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Meriaura expands into a new vessel segment

Maritime transport company Meriaura Ltd. has signed a long-term contract with Aalto Shipping Company Ltd of time chartering dry cargo vessel ’Airisto’. M/V Airisto’s capacity is 8700 tonnes and 12700 cubic meters. She is significantly larger than the vessels operated by Meriaura until now. Because of her large cubic capacity, the ship is suitable especially…

13. September 2018 - Meriaura Group Read more

Viikki delivered to Aspo’s ESL Shipping. New vessels traveling to the Baltic Sea via the Northern Sea Route

Today, September 4, 2018, Viikki, the world’s most eco-friendly bulk carrier, has been delivered to Aspo Group’s ESL Shipping from the Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China. Viikki’s sister ship Haaga was delivered on August 20. The 160-meter, LNG-fueled vessel of 25,600 dwt emits over 50 percent less carbon dioxide than the previous generation of vessels. “Viikki…

4. September 2018 - ESL Shipping Read more