January 21 - The Flinterrachel, the second of a pair of 5,500 dwt multi-purpose heavy lift ships has been launched.

The ship was built at Barkmeijer Shipyards in Stroobos, Netherlands for Helsingborg-based Flinter Shipping. The Flinterrachel will now be towed to Lemmer for outfitting.

 

Her sister ship, Flinterrebecca, was delivered in December 2008.

 

The Flinterrachel will now be towed to Lemmer for outfitting.