Cargotec receives MacGregor RoRo cargo access equipment order for two new DFDS multi-role vessels

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE 12 APRIL 2011 AT 10.00 AM EETCommercial vessels with capabilities for special types of cargo benefit from proven RoRo access technologyIn March this year, Cargotec received an order for MacGregor RoRo cargo access equipment for two multi role vessels under construction at the German yard P+S Werften in Stralsund for ferry operator DFDS Seaways. Both vessels are due to be delivered in the first half of 2012. The 3,000 lane-metre capacity newbuildings will also have room for 342 TEU on the weather deck, a special requirement of the Danish-German ARK project for the transport of military vehicles and containers.The extensive outfit of MacGregor equipment for each ship comprises:Stern ramp/door stbd
Stern ramp/door port
Side ramp/door port
Ramp cover
Front door
Hoistable car deck
Movable ramp to car deck
Pilot/bunker doors
Engine room hatch
Main power pack Göran Hugon, Sales Manager, RoRo Ships says: "Cargotec has co-operated both with the yard and the owner for many years, and we won this order because of the proven record of MacGregor RoRo equipment installed in previous newbuildings for DFDS."[ends]For further information please contact,
Göran Hugon, Sales Manager, RoRo Ships, tel. +46 31850812
Email: or Heli Malkavaara Communications Manager, tel. +358 2 4121 252
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Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea - wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotec's daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 2.6 billion in 2010 and it employs approximately 10,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki under symbol CGCBV. MacGregor is the global market-leading brand in marine cargo handling and offshore load-handling solutions. Customer-driven MacGregor engineering and service solutions for the maritime transportation industry and the offshore load-handling and naval logistics markets are used onboard merchant ships, offshore support vessels, and inports and terminals.