China: Clipper Gets New Multi-purpose Vessels ‘Clipper Newhaven’

Clipper has taken delivery of the newbuilding Clipper Newhaven. The vessel is the third in a series of four 17,000 dwt multi-purpose vessels ordered from Tongfang Shipyard in China.

The delivery of the vessel is in line with Clipper Projects’ strategic goal to renew the fleet.

On the maiden voyage the vessel will load wind mill towers in Korea to be discharged in the US gulf region. Clipper Newhaven is commanded by Captain Igor Kuznetsov and Chief Engineer Oleksiy Isakov.

Vessel particulars

DWT 17,000

Length 144 m

Breadth 22,8

Draft 8.8 m

Cranes 2 x 150 t + 1 x 80 t

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World Maritime News Staff, November 24, 2011; Image: Clipper