Mazda renews its feeder fleet
Ro-roThe 5,400 GRT (Japanese) TOYO MARU No.8 has been launched from Naikai Zosen’s Setoda shipyard, with delivery expected in March 2027.
The 124.3 metre long by 21.2 metre beam feeder car carrier is designed to serve Mazda’s logistics network, transporting up to 650 new vehicles from their Hiroshima base.
The vessel is also designed to transport up to 30 trailers on its maindeck, accessed via a portside quarter ramp. The vessel has been designed for high efficiency with a low resistance hullform and is equipped with an Everllence B&W 6S40ME-C9.5 main engine with 6720 kW output for a 18 kt service speed.
For the best manoeuvrability, a Schilling rudder is fitted in addition to bow and stern thrusters. It is also fitted with anti-roll tanks.
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nov 02 2026
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