World Maritime News - Equinox Class

Algoma: First Equinox Class Vessel Launched (Canada)

Algoma Central Corporation (“Algoma”) announced the launch of the first vessel in its new series of Equinox Class vessels designed for service on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Waterway. The vessel will be named Algoma Equinox. The launching occurred at 07:28 local time, December 24, 2012 at the Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries shipyard in [...]

December 25, 2012 | Posted in Americas,Company News,Featured,News by topic,NEWS category,Press releases,Regional news,Shipbuilding News,Shipping News,Top Stories | Read More »

China: Mingde Starts Construction of Two Equinox Class Bulk Carriers

The steel cutting ceremony of two state-of-the-art Equinox Class bulk carriers (MD156 & MD161) which are being built for Algoma Central Corporation was recently held at the fabrication workshop of Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries. The Equinox Class design balances hull form, power and speed with optimal operating performance and environmental efficiency. The innovative new design of [...]

July 27, 2012 | Posted in Also in the news,Asia Pacific,Company News,Featured,News by topic,NEWS category,Press releases,Regional news,Shipbuilding News | Read More »