Further efficiency gains for successful handysize type

摘要

A fundamental strength of the Seahorse 35 concept is that it was developed in close consultation with charterers and operators immersed in the handysize segment of the business. This provided the necessary focus on trading flexibility, cargo handling performance, overall energy efficiency and environmental compliance that, in combination, has afforded a promise of long-term competitiveness. The economic and financial rigours of recent years, and the expectation of continued volatility in fuel prices and stricter environmental standards, are having a fundamental influence on fleet investment planning, confounding analysts' earlier projections based on pure supply-and-demand prognoses.