ARKLOW VALIANT

ARKLOW VALIANT (IMO: 9772541) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Netherlands flag. It has an overall length of 285 feets and a beam of 49 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 244710091 IMO: 9772541 Call Sign: PBRP Flag: Netherlands Vessel Type: General Cargo Ship AIS Type: General Cargo Vessel

Specifications

Gross Tonnage: 2,999 GT Net Tonnage: 1,499 NT Deadweight: 4,925 DWT Length Overall: 89.9 m Beam: 14.1 m Draft: 5.8 m

Propulsion

Engine Type: Main diesel engine Propulsion: Single screw, fixed pitch propeller Speed: 10.5 knots (service speed)

Shipyard

Builder: Ferus Smit Shipyard Build Location: Westerbroek, Netherlands Year Built: 2016

Owner / Operator

Registered Owner: Arklow Shipping Nederland BV Operator: Arklow Shipping Ltd Home Port: Arklow, Ireland Country of Registration: Netherlands

Navigation and Communications Equipment

Navigation Systems: GPS/GNSS AIS: Class A Transponder GMDSS: Equipped Radar: Marine radar fitted

Operating Region

The vessel operates primarily within European short-sea shipping routes, including the Irish Sea, North Sea, English Channel, Baltic Sea, and Atlantic coastal waters. Arklow Shipping vessels regularly transit between Irish, UK, continental European, and Scandinavian ports.

Vessel Description

The Arklow Valiant is a modern short-sea general cargo vessel built in 2016 by the renowned Dutch shipyard Ferus Smit, specifically constructed for Arklow Shipping, one of Europe's leading short-sea shipping companies. The vessel is part of a series of similar cargo ships ordered by Arklow Shipping to modernize and expand their fleet. Designed for efficiency and versatility, she is capable of carrying a wide range of bulk and general cargo types, including grain, fertilizers, aggregates, and project cargo. The hull and design reflect contemporary standards for fuel efficiency and environmental compliance, meeting applicable MARPOL regulations. As a Dutch-registered vessel operated by the Irish-based Arklow Shipping group, she represents the company's strategic use of Netherlands-flagged tonnage within their diversified European fleet operations.