Recently, the engine installation of the 47-year old inland pusher tug ‘GYAS’ has been completely renewed. The old two-stroke diesel engine has been replaced by a Volvo D13-400 main engine. By investing in this new Stage V engine, the GYAS is ready for many more years of loyal service.
The third EasyMax - under construction at Royal Niestern Sander as yard number 852 - has salt water under the keel for the first time after being transported from the ship yard to its home port Delfzijl.
The year 2023 was one of solid performances for Wagenborg and for all business segments. Amid volatile market conditions our business performed well overall, achieving satisfying volumes and providing reliable logistic service to our customers in the face of challenging market conditions. As we move into 2024 and are confident to continue this positive vibe, here is a look back on some stories that moved our company last year.
In this episode of the EasyMax Journal, Willem Zuur (Project Engineer Niestern Sander) explains what is involved in the inclining tests. Ronald Idzenga (Coops and Nieborg) discusses the hatch tests. The crew is now on board and the mess room has been decorated for Christmas.
Wagenborg Shipping and Royal Niestern Sander shipyard have come to an agreement to start the construction of another 14.000 DWT EasyMax vessel. This fifth vessel in the EasyMax series is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025.
Wagenborg has successfully installed and commissioned a shore connection system on the mv Kroonborg in collaboration with NAM/Shell UK and with the support of the "Provincie Noord-Holland. The shore power system was developed and engineered by Eekels Technology BV.
In this 16th episode of the EasyMax Journal, Captain Joenamar Bacuetes shares his career journey from deck cadet in 2004 to his latest adventure with the new EasyMax III. Bert Landman operates from Wagenborg Shipping's Warehouse, where goods are inspected, stored, and dispatched, ranging from toothbrushes to cylinder heads. Kelly Buurmeijer-Wierenga closely monitors the preparations for making the brand-new ship seaworthy, overseeing the creation and management of vital onboard documentation.
Recently, the mv Bothniaborg has resumed her liner service again after an extensive maintenance period. her fourth special survey. Because the customer had also planned maintenance on its facilities, it was possible to bring forward a large part of the Bothniaborg survey by a year. During this period, the RORO vessel received a variety of maintenance works and updates on the hull, ramp, machinery and systems. These investments guarantee at least five more years of reliable shipping services for our customers. Next year the special survey of the mv Bothniaborg will be finalized.