On Saturday the 6th of July, the 89 meter long dry cargo vessel M.V. Helge (Nb. 416) has been successfully christened and launched at the shipyard Ferus Smit in Westerbroek.

The vessel has been built in a series of two identical ships of the type Trollmax bulk carriers and are specially designed for the sluice gates of the Trollhättan canal.

This is the connection to Lake Vänern in Sweden, the largest inland sea, and the third largest lake in Europe. About 80 miles long and 43 miles wide, it is a significant cruising area in itself, with numerous guest harbours and natural harbours.

The MV Helge will be operate under the same conditions as the MV Alice under management of Marin Ship Management, the marine division of Management Facilities Group. The Swedish shipping company Erik Thun is the owner of both vessels. The vessels are named after Helge Kallsson, founder of the company and his wife Alice. The vessels will sail the Dutch flag and have Delfzijl as their homeport.