Keel Laying of 136m Ro-Ro at RMK Marine Shipyard

SMC is pleased to report the keel laying ceremony at RMK Maine Shipyard, Türkiye of Ro-Ro NEOLINER (hull No. NB128), vessel equipped with SOLID SAİLS that was ordered by French shipowner NEOLİNE.

The ceremony was held on 14^th February 2024, with attendees from NEOLINE –
Mr. Jean ZANUTTİNİ (CEO), Miss Madeleine POULIN POIRIER (Commercial Responsible), Mr. Guilhem PEAN (Technical Manager), Mr. Enes TASDELEN (Marine Engineer), and representatives from France Embassy Miss. Laure JOYA (Commercial Trading Department) and from USA Embassy Miss. Prusha SOUZA (Commercial Trading Department) and from MAURIC Desing office Mr. Gilles VIOLLEAU, Mr. Henri BONNIER (Project Engineer).

The vessel, equipped with an auxiliary propulsion system ABC(V) DZC IMO Tier III, is capable to carry 5000 tones’ cargo (equivalent to 265 TEU or 125 FEU) at a speed of 12.9 knots. During navigation, 90% power will be supplied by a 2 SOLID SAIL rigging system.

Vessel is classed by BV and will be built to France flag requirements, and delivery is scheduled for 6^th June 2025.