Statement from Robert Bårdsen, Managing Director of Norwest Ship Management AS:

“Welcoming LINK NEPTUNE to our fleet is a strategic step that supports our long-term ambitions. The vessel enhances our operational flexibility and reinforces our commitment to delivering efficient and dependable shipping solutions to our customers.”

Statement from Jérôme Navarro, General Manager of Compagnie Maritime Nantaise – MN:

“I would like to thank the crew and all the Company’s teams for having taken great care of the vessel up to her handover. We are very pleased to transfer the ship to such a reliable shipowner who will take good care of her. She will be assigned to operations that perfectly suit her design. I, and all the Company, wish the new crew and Link Neptune fair winds and smooth voyages.”

Some information about MN PELICAN

MN PELICAN (formerly TRANS BOTNIA Trans Botnia) was built at the Fosen shipyard in Norway in 1999. She is therefore returning today to her country of origin.

MN PELICAN has belonged to Compagnie Maritime Nantaise - MN since 2007. She was first chartered on behalf of the French Ministry of Defence for missions around the globe (2007-2016), and later, on behalf of BAI (Brittany Ferries) for conventional freight transport between Poole and Bilbao (2016–2025).

Length overall 154.50 m
Breadth extreme 22.70 m
Depth 14.80 m
Summer draft 6.95 m
Summer deadweight 8,604 MT
TPC 27.60
Gross tonnage 12,076 UMS
Net tonnage 3,623 UMS
Speed Up to 20 knots
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