Cargo ship : Ro-Ro / Lo-Lo ship (shipyard)
7270 DWT P S WERFTEN

This type of ship, built at the Peene-Werft GmbH Wolgast under building Nos. 479 and 480, is the further development of the already proved 5.100 tdw Project-Carrier of Scanscot series whereby the principle conception - the high degree of loading flexibility - is continued.

The ship of 127 m length and 20 m breadth, with its stern ramp, large main deck hatch (92.3 x 16.3 m), two ro-ro deck hatches and own loading gear for heavy cargo (2x 100 t) is offering versatile utilization, world-wide.

The hatches are provided with weathertight closing facility by means of combined pontoon/hinged coversystem.

The hatch covers on main deck are combined with a plugin bulkhead, subdividing the ro-ro cargo hold. The ro-ro deck hatch covers can be by choice open or closed. With the hatch open, it is possible to transport high loads (up to 12 m height) under watertight conditions below deck. At the same time the upright hinged cover is subdividing the ro-ro cargo hold.

The stern ramp, the ro-ro deck, the tank top and the hatch covers are strengthened for heavy cargo, the decks respec-tively hatch covers are prepared for transportation of containers (628 TEU). On deck sockets to connect refrigerated containers (40 pcs.) are installed. In limited scope the transportation of packed up dangerous goods is possible. The cargo holds are provided with an airdrying facility.