Wave-piercing cargo ship
The “UAL Houston” at its launch
It is the third vessel of the Bodewes Eco Trader 8700 DWAT series. With an overall length of 127.3m and a breadth of 15.8m, the cargo ship has a deadweight of 8,700 tonnes. A Caterpillar type M32 main engine of 2,999 kW powers the newbuilding for a speed of 13.5 knots. The bow of the “UAL Houston” has been designed with a Groot Cross-Bow. This bow shape with wave piercing abilities is said to feature less slamming and to enable the vessel to maintain the speed.
The two holds with a length of 25.5m and 65.25m, respectively, are suitable for all kinds of bulk cargoes, grain, timber, paper, containers and dangerous goods. Both cargo holds can be equipped with a complete tweendeck. The accommodation of Nb762 is a new design of Bodewes Shipyards. It has resulted in more deck space in front of the accommodation, which can be used for container cargo or the storage of tweendeck panels.
