Vietnam-made logistic ship handed over to foreign client

The Damen Roro 5612 logistic vessel, built by Song Thu Corporation, was handed over to the National Air and Naval Service of Panama (Senan) Company at a ceremony in Da Nang on March 8.
Vietnam-made logistic ship handed over to foreign client ảnh 1At the signing ceremony (Source: qdnd.vn)

Da Nang (VNA) – The Damen Roro 5612logistic vessel, built by Song Thu Corporation, was handed over to the NationalAir and Naval Service of Panama (Senan) Company at a ceremony in thecentral city of Da Nang on March 8.

The ship measures 57.27 metres long and 12metres wide, and has a displacement of 600 tonnes, and a speed of 10.4 knotsper hour. It is able to carry heavy tanks.

O.Liver Martiz from Senan Company expressedhis impression with the ship after a trial run.

The shipbuilding quality of Song ThuCorporation is very good and reliable, he said, adding that after the delivery,his company would place an order for some more ships from Song Thu.

O.V.Papenrecht from the Damen Group of theNetherlands said he is happy because the quality of ships built by Song ThuCorporation satisfies clients.

Vietnam-made logistic ship handed over to foreign client ảnh 2Delegates take a photo with the ship (Source: qdnd.vn)

He hoped that in the coming time, Damen andSong Thu will have more shipbuilding contracts.

Song Thu Corporation is a shipbuilder under the General Department ofDefense Industry of Vietnam’s Defence Ministry.-VNA
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