Udupi-CSL launches third vessel it built for Norway-based Wilson ASA

KOCHI : The Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (Udupi-CSL), a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited, has launched the third vessel in the series of six numbers of 3800 TDW general cargo vessel that was being built for Wilson ASA, a company headquartered at Bergen in Norway.

T.K. Swaroopa, Deputy Commissioner, Udupi district, launched the vessel at a ceremony in Udupi on Saturday. The vessel was 89.43 metres long with a breadth of 13.2 metre. It has a draft of 4.2 metre.

“The vessel, designed by Conoship International, Netherlands, is constructed as environment-friendly diesel electric vessels for the transport of general cargo in the coastal waters of Europe,” a release by the Udupi-CSL said.

The first vessel of the series, Wilson Eco I, was delivered to owners on April 23, 2025, and the second vessel, Wilson Eco II, will be delivered on September 11. The first vessel of the 3800 TDW general cargo vessel series has already been pressed into service in European waters.

“Wilson ASA is the leading short sea fleet operator in Europe, and transports about 15 million tonnes dry cargo across Europe. The company operates a fleet of around 130 vessels ranging from 1500 to 8500 DWT,” the release said.

Wilson ASA has further signed a follow-on order of eight numbers of 6300 TDW dry cargo vessels with the Udupi-CSL.

Since the takeover of the yard by the Cochin Shipyard Limited, the Udupi-CSL had delivered two 62T and 70T Bollard Pull Tugs each to renowned Indian tug operators. “The Udupi-CSL has order for 12 numbers of 70T Bollard Pull Tugs, which are in various stages of construction,” the company said.