DFDS' JACK OF ALL TRADES

Extending the definition of the multi-purpose cargo ship concept, DFDS has developed a particularly flexible vessel type based on a ro-ro configuration but incorporating extensive vertical handling facilities. Four ships of this class have been ordered, the first two of which are currently in service, for trading between the US Gulf/East Coast, Mediterranean, Caribbean/Central America and Mexico on the DFDS Nordana Line. As the range of ports and type of cargoes varies considerably, the ships are designed to be completely self-sufficient and accordingly cargo gear includes a 120 ton derrick, 36 ton deck crane, side port and stern ramp.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems International

  Arun House, 201-205 High Street
  New Malden KT3 4BH, Surrey,   England 

  Cargo Systems Publications Limited

  McMillan House, 54 Cheam Common Road
  Worchester Park, Surrey KT4 8RJ,   England 
• Publication Date: 1979-10

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 67
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Cargo handling equipment; Cranes; Derricks; Merchant marine; Roll on roll off ships; Ships
• Old TRIS Terms: Multipurpose ships; Ship descriptions (Multipurpose); Stern ramps
• Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00311608
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 9 1980 12:00AM