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CY Shipping and BigLift Shipping have officially christened CY Frontier, the first of four new BC-Class Heavy Transport Vessels (HTVs). The ceremony marks a milestone in the expansion of the companies’ joint Heavy Transport fleet.
The vessel was christened by Jenny Jung, who served as its godmother. Representatives of CY Shipping, BigLift Shipping and Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. attended the ceremony.
Developed jointly by CY Shipping and BigLift Shipping, the BC-Class has been designed to meet the growing demand for the transportation of increasingly large offshore, energy and industrial modules. Construction of the remaining three vessels is progressing according to schedule, while BigLift Pioneer, the second vessel in the series, is expected to be delivered later this year.
Measuring 180 meters in length with a beam of 43 meters, the BC-Class features a fully unobstructed cargo deck measuring 43 by 140 meters, providing a total cargo area of 6,020 m². Cargo can be loaded and discharged over both the stern and the side using RoRo and skidding methods.
With a deadweight capacity of 25,000 tons, a ballast system capable of handling 12,000 m³ per hour and advanced tidal compensation capabilities, the vessels are ideally suited for heavy transport and module installation projects.
The BC-Class vessels are fully compatible with BigLift Shipping’s MC-Class vessels, BigLift Barentsz and BigLift Baffin. Comparable frame spacing, vessel depth, ballast systems and operational capabilities ensure seamless interchangeability between the two classes. At the same time, the BC-Class offers a longer cargo deck and enhanced stern-loading capabilities, providing customers with even greater operational flexibility and expanding the range of projects that can be accommodated.
