Namegiving ceremonies Galloway Express and Ganado Express
We are pleased to announce that mv Galloway Express and
mv Ganado Express have been named in ceremonies held today,
Tuesday 23 July 2013.
The ceremonies took place at Cosco Shipyard in Guangdong, China.
Galloway Express was christened by Miss Carla Rech,
Executive Assistant at Elders International Australia Ltd.
Ganado Express was christened by Mrs Mary Lee Trivett,
wife of Mr Richard Trivett, Director Austrex Pty Ltd.
These livestock carriers are the first two in a newbuilding
programme of four next‑generation livestock vessels, being
built for Vroon in Guangdong. The vessels have a cargo capacity
of approximately 4,500 sqm and a cruising range of around 18,000 NM.
They are fitted with animal-welfare facilities exceeding Australian
(AMSA) regulations and incorporate a revolutionary bow that will
ensure fuel savings while maintaining high speeds and maximum
comfort for cargo and crew.
Three vessels are scheduled for delivery to the company later
this year, with the fourth vessel due early in 2014.
Info/foto: Vroon B.V.
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We are pleased to announce that mv Galloway Express and
mv Ganado Express have been named in ceremonies held today,
Tuesday 23 July 2013.
The ceremonies took place at Cosco Shipyard in Guangdong, China.
Galloway Express was christened by Miss Carla Rech,
Executive Assistant at Elders International Australia Ltd.
Ganado Express was christened by Mrs Mary Lee Trivett,
wife of Mr Richard Trivett, Director Austrex Pty Ltd.
These livestock carriers are the first two in a newbuilding
programme of four next‑generation livestock vessels, being
built for Vroon in Guangdong. The vessels have a cargo capacity
of approximately 4,500 sqm and a cruising range of around 18,000 NM.
They are fitted with animal-welfare facilities exceeding Australian
(AMSA) regulations and incorporate a revolutionary bow that will
ensure fuel savings while maintaining high speeds and maximum
comfort for cargo and crew.
Three vessels are scheduled for delivery to the company later
this year, with the fourth vessel due early in 2014.
Info/foto: Vroon B.V.
