PALFINGER MARINE awarded deck equipment contracts from VARD Group
PALFINGER MARINE Winches and Offshore Equipment is proud to announce the signing of new contracts with VARD Group for supply of complete winch packages for three Module Carrier Vessels (MCV) being built for the Kazakhstan based shipping company Kazmortransflot (KMTF). All three vessels will be built at Vard Braila in Romania for delivery in the period between third quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018.
The vessels, of VARD 9 28 design, will be operated by KMTF through a consortium led by Blue Water Shipping. The three MCVs, featuring a length of 113 meters and a width of 22 meters, are designed for transport in the Caspian Sea.
Each vessel will be outfitted with a complete winch package from Palfinger Marine which all of them are electrical, frequency controlled, driven.
Delivery of the equipment from PALFINGER MARINE is scheduled from February to June 2017.
ABOUT PALFINGER MARINE
As a global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, PALFINGER MARINE supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, flexible and efficient service solutions are provided. The portfolio offers customers in the maritime and offshore industry a competitive edge.
ABOUT PALFINGER AG
With innovative lifting solutions, PALFINGER sets standards worldwide. The leading technology and engineering company turns customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions. A broad product portfolio and regional footprint drive balanced profitable growth. With its promise of Lifetime Excellence, PALFINGER delivers top performance throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Around 12,350 employees*, 30 international manufacturing sites, and a global distribution and service network ensure worldwide proximity to the market. PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999 and achieved a revenue of EUR 2.36 billion in 2024.
*Without contingent workers.
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