Turkey: Construction Works on Split Hopper Barges Well Underway at Akdeniz Shipyard

Akdeniz Shipyard, established in 2007 in the southern part of Turkey by Ceyhan-Yumurtalık region, has recently started 2 x 1500 m3 split hopper barge projects. The construction works are now well underway and are progressing as planned.

Vessels are being built under BV class with Ice Class Notation. The delivery of the vessels to Dutch Owner is scheduled for 29.03.2013.

MAIN DIMENSIONS:

Length Overall : 77,40 m

Length Between Perpendiculars : 73,20 m

Breadth : 13.47 m

Depth : 5,40 m

Design Draught : 4,0 m

Hopper Volume : 1500 m3

Sailing Speed : 10 knots

Crew : 10 persons

PROJECT TYPE : 1500 M3 SPLIT HOPPER BARGE

STATUS : Under Construction

Akdeniz Shipyard holds the distinction of being the largest shipyard of Turkey and Eastern Mediterranean in terms of area and capacity. Having a total area of 175.000 m2 the shipyard aims for the shipbuilding and repair/maintenance services.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, February 5, 2013