UK shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping has officially taken delivery of MV Greta C, a 7,720 dwt multipurpose general cargo vessel, and it becomes the Cowes, Isle of Wight-based company’s 100th newbuild ship.
The new dry-cargo ship, measuring 118.6 m in length, on a 14.3 m beam and a 6.5 m draft, was built by Royal T Shipyards in Kampen, Haatlandhaven, the Netherlands, and represents the second delivery within Carisbrooke’s ongoing fleet renewal program, following the successful introduction of MV Jill C last year.
The Madeira flagged Greta C, which is classed by Bureau Veritas, has two full-box holds, which have approximately 329,700 cubic feet, and is to trade primarily within European waters based on coastal passages to longer voyages. This will see the ship transport a wide variety of dry bulk and general cargoes for its River Medina-based shipowner on the Isle of Wight, at Cowes, the heart and soul of UK sailing.
In addition the newbuild is part of the new generation of ships and is based on earlier LABRAX designs. This enables increasing carrying capacity from the previous 7,280 dwt range while maintaining operational reliability and efficiency.
Greta C also has advanced environmentally friendly technology, including a diesel-electric propulsion system integrated with a smart power management system. This configuration significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions compared to traditional vessels in this class—making the LABRAX series a key contributor to decarbonizing short-sea shipping.
The use of diesel-electric propulsion leads to a notable reduction in operational costs, further enhancing the vessel's overall efficiency and economic viability.
The cargo ship also boasts cold-ironing capability and an innovative energy management system to improve its operational performance.
