{"id":12946,"date":"2026-01-16T13:35:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipowners.fi\/esl-shipping-strengthens-fleet-with-a-second-hand-vessel\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:35:53","slug":"esl-shipping-strengthens-fleet-with-a-second-hand-vessel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shipowners.fi\/en\/esl-shipping-strengthens-fleet-with-a-second-hand-vessel\/","title":{"rendered":"ESL Shipping strengthens fleet with a second-hand vessel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To ensure operational reliability and sufficient capacity, ESL Shipping has acquired a geared ice-class 1A second-hand vessel. This strategic acquisition follows the sale of Kallio and bridges the gap in capacity until the first Green Handy vessels join the fleet in about two years.<\/p>\n<p>The vessel, which has a deadweight of 16,600 tons, was handed over on 12 January in Tallinn, Estonia. The vessel was renamed Nordis and sails under the Finnish flag.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By adding this vessel to our fleet, we can safeguard employment for our experienced crew and maintain consistent service for both new and existing customers during the transition period,&#8221; says Mikki Koskinen, Managing Director of ESL Shipping.<\/p>\n<p>Main particulars of m\/s Nordis:<br \/>\nBuilt: 2002<br \/>\nFlag: Finland<br \/>\nDWT: 16,600 mt<br \/>\nLength: 142.5 m<br \/>\nBreadth 22.0 m<br \/>\nDraft: 9.4 m<br \/>\nIce class: 1A<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, please contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nMikki Koskinen<br \/>\nManaging Director, ESL Shipping Ltd<br \/>\nmob. +358 50 351 7791, firstname.lastname@eslshipping.com<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About ESL Shipping<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em>ESL Shipping is the leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic region. ESL Shipping\u2019s competitive edge is based on its ability to responsibly secure product and raw material transportation for industries and energy production all year round, even in difficult weather conditions. The shipping company loads and unloads large ocean liners at sea as a special service. ESL Shipping Ltd has been in business for over 75 years and is a subsidiary of Aspo Plc. The combined fleet of ESL Shipping and AtoB@C Shipping consists of around 40 vessels with cargo capacity ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 dwt.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To ensure operational reliability and sufficient capacity, ESL Shipping has acquired a geared ice-class 1A second-hand vessel. This strategic acquisition follows the sale of Kallio and bridges the gap in capacity until the first Green Handy vessels join the fleet in about two years. 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