Iceland based driver Eimskip reports that it deals with a hold-up in the shipment of the very first of 2 2,150 TEU container vessels– Bruarfoss and also Dettifoss– it has unfinished in China (see earlier tale).
Eimskip claims that the building and construction of the very first vessel, Bruarfoss, was well in progress with sea tests initially set up for today.
Then something failed.
“During preparation for the sea trial a technical incident occurred which will delay the delivery of that vessel, as the shaft generator was damaged during testing,” claimsEimskip “The shaft generator is made in Europe and a new generator will have to be built and installed to the vessel which is a technically complex task. As a result, it is estimated that the delivery of the vessel will be delayed by six to eight months.”
The shipment of the 2nd vessel, Dettifoss, is anticipated to occur late in very first quarter 2020.
The 2 newbuildings belong to the vessel sharing teamwork withRoyal Arctic Line The hold-up will certainly impact the begin of the teamwork, with the business currently trying to find it start in the 2nd instead after that the very first quarter of 2020. This will certainly be attained by checking out the opportunity of hiring a vessel to momentarily change Bruarfoss.
Eimskip claims the price of a brand-new shaft generator is not its duty which it will certainly start conversations with the shipyard to assess its following actions, consisting of settlement for late shipment as specified in shipbuilding agreements.
