A greener kind of ship has made its maiden call at the King George Dock in the Port of Hull.
The general cargo carrier Vertom Joy, build earlier this year, has a state-of-the-art diesel electric propulsion system including a battery bank.
Operating on the Europe Caribbean Line monthly service managed by Vertraco Shipping, she is being handled by Global Shipping, and will travel between Belgium, the UK, Guyana, Surinam, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela.
Simon Bird, Regional Director for ABP in the Humber said: “We are delighted to welcome Vertom Joy to our port of Hull on her maiden voyage. It’s great to see new vessels come in and see how connected the Humber is globally. The Humber ports are a popular choice for those looking to import and export across the UK, and beyond.”
Peter Waud, MD of Global Shipping Services said: “MV Vertom Joy is a great addition to an already established fleet of vessels calling in Hull providing a regular Liner Service to The Caribbean, we look forward to welcoming her not only on her maiden voyage, but for many voyages to come.”
