Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited launches its third export order for Wilson ASA, Norway

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (Udupi-CSL), a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited, has launched (means let into water) its third vessel in the series of six numbers of 3800 TDW general cargo vessel being built for M/s. Wilson ASA, Norway.

T.K. Swaroopa, Deputy Commissioner, Udupi district, launched the vessel at a ceremony in Udupi on Saturday (September 6, 2025). The vessel launched was 89.43 metres long with a breadth of 13.2 mt. It has a draft of 4.2 mt.

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“The vessels designed by Conoship International, Netherlands, are constructed as environment friendly diesel electric vessels for the transport of general cargo in the coastal waters of Europe,” a release by Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited said.

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

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“Wilson ASA, a company headquartered in Bergen, Norway, 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 Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited.

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