Ferus Smit to build Ecobox XL pair for Symphony March 1, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic
Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit has received a contract from compatriot shipping company Symphony Shipping for the construction of two Ecobox XL project cargo vessels.
The newbuilds are planned for delivery in late 2022 / early 2023.
As informed, the ships will be an evolution of the ‘Ecobox’ and ‘Ecobox DP’ series that the yard already delivered to Symphony over the recent years. Related Article Posted: over 3 years ago
The duo started their cooperation back in 2013 with the joint development and construction of six Ecobox ships. This first series comprised a 10,500 dwt geared cargo vessel with one single fully box-shaped hold. The ships have the open top notation, with a deckhouse placed forward to give shelter to the hold and deck cargoes against severe weather conditions, and enabling oversize deck cargoes to be loaded over the stern