The official launch ceremony at Fukuoka Shipyard in Nagasaki on September 17th was witnessed by guests from Odfjell, the yard and ship owner Taihei, among others. COO Harald Fotland held the official naming speech, before Lady Sponsor Inger Karin Enæs cut the rope.
The day before, the invited guests gathered for dinner at the scenic Luke Plaza hotel. Reportedly, the evening included both quality Japanese cuisine and an amazing view of the Nagasaki nightscape.
When Inger Karin took the position as Ship Operator back in 2001, she was assigned the 1987-built Bow Prosper as one of her first ships. It was a special career moment when she cut the rope as Lady Sponsor for the next generation.
“I am truly proud to be Bow Prosper’s Lady Sponsor and represent Odfjell at this milestone event. Having worked at Odfjell for 35 years in different positions, it is a great honor for me to be the Lady Sponsor – and of course extra special as the very first ships I operated was named Bow Prosper as well.”
The design and building process are done in close cooperation between Odfjell, the yard and ship owner Taihei. Bow Prosper is tailor made for carrying Propylene Oxide and includes Thermal Oil heating capacity.
When delivered, Bow Prosper will be on bareboat charter; commercially managed by Odfjell Tankers and manned by Odfjell seafarers. We are on track for delivery in February next year. The advanced ship will enter Odfjell’s round-the-world trade, serving customers on several continents.
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