Freight handling efficiency will be smoothed by a comprehensive hydraulically operated RoRo equipment package from MacGregor based on stern access and a bow door/ramp. Clear deck heights of 5.2m are offered on the main and upper decks and 4.6m on the tanktop. The single section main stern ramp/door has a length of 6m (plus 1.5m flaps) and offers a 19.8m wide driveway into the main vehicle deck. A side hinged ramp cover is arranged above fixed ramps accessing the lower hold. The two section cover is 42m long and provides a clear opening width of 4.5m down to the tanktop. The ramp cover is watertight in the closed position.

A hoistable ramp will serve between decks 3 and 5, closing weather tight in the upper deck when not transferring vehicles.

Forward access into the main vehicle deck will be arranged over a three section bow ramp with an overall length of 17.5m (including 2m flaps) and a driveway of 6m.

Other key elements of the MacGregor access equipment package will be operating equipment for the bow doors, one top hinged front door, two vertical sliding type pilot/bunker doors and two engine room hatches.

MJ Information No: 21404