Delivery ceremony of S-500, a 6,600tdw type RORO cargo ship ordered by Europe-based Shiplux VII S.A. took place at Kyokuyo Shipyard on November 17.
It is first Kyokuyo built RORO cargo boat since 1995. It is a modern transporter optimized for the today’s logistics services in Europe. Underneath her exterior’s clean lines she has so many features.
Director of Euroship Service Ltd., on behalf of the owners, and Mr. Sho Murakami, representing Sojitz Marine Co., Ltd., the prime contractor for the transactions attended the ceremony.
This ship is the first of 4-ship in a series, the remaining 3 sisters are currently under construction.
[mappress] World Maritime News Staff, December 29, 2011; Image: Kyokuyo Shipyard