Rickmers-Linie adds tenth vessel to R-T-W Pearl String

Rickmers-Linie has added a tenth vessel on its eastbound Round-the-World Pearl String Service as part of its continuing program of investment in its services.

The global breakbulk, heavylift, and project specialist has taken the Rickmers Savannah on long-term charter to help it meet customer demand.

The 30,000 dwt Superflex Heavy MPC Rickmers Savannah, which was delivered by Jinling Shipyard in November 2010, is identical to the nine vessels of the Rickmers Hamburg class that Rickmers-Linie already deploys on the service:

The ships are self-sustaining, with four large cranes, the two heaviest of which can be twinned for a lifting capacity of up to 640 tonnes.

Adjustable tweendecks allow for optimized stowage with variations in cargo height and dehumidifying devices in all holds ensure that cargoes sensitive to corrosion arrive in good shape. Ulrich Ulrichs, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Rickmers-Linie, said,

Our customers rely on our scheduled liner services. he tenth vessel gives us the ability to react to market changes and at the same time we are enhancing our schedule integrity. The fact that the vessel is identical to our backbone fleet of nine RTW-vessels means that it fits together perfectly with its fleet mates. < 최성훈 기자 shchoi@ksg.co.kr >