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17,000-DWT Semi-Liner MPP Design Unveiled: The Future of Flexible Shipping?

Deltamarin and Toepfer Transport reveal a 17,000-tonne multipurpose vessel design.

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Deltamarin and Toepfer Transport unveil their Semi-Liner MPP design at SMM 2026 in Hamburg.

A groundbreaking new Semi-Liner Multipurpose (MPP) vessel design has been unveiled by Deltamarin and Toepfer Transport at SMM in Hamburg, promising to redefine flexibility and efficiency in the shipping industry. The design, tailored for adaptability, combines high cargo flexibility with streamlined operations, offering shipowners a customisable solution for diverse trades and cargo requirements. With a deadweight of approximately 17,000 tonnes, the Semi-Liner MPP design is engineered to handle a wide range of cargo types, from breakbulk to project cargo. The vessel features three 80-tonne cranes as standard, with the option…

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