Colombo Dockyard delivers 10th vessel in Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series | Daily FT

Mar 27, 2026 · 454 words

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Summary: The article reports on the delivery of the 10th vessel in a shipbuilding project by Colombo Dockyard PLC, highlighting the ceremony, technical specifications, and the company's resilience through global challenges. It emphasizes Sri Lanka's shipbuilding capabilities and economic contributions.

“Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has delivered the 10th vessel in the Misje Eco Bulker newbuilding series.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm or refute CDPLC's delivery of the 10th vessel in the series.

“The vessel was named 'Misje Kandy' by Misje EcoBulk AS Owner Roald Misje.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify the vessel's naming by Roald Misje.

“The ceremonial breaking of the milk pot was performed by CDPLC Project Manager S.M.S.B. Serasinghe.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to confirm S.M.S.B. Serasinghe performed the milk pot ceremony.

“The ceremonial breaking of the Champagne bottle was done by Dileesh Rosemary De Silva.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify Dileesh Rosemary De Silva's involvement in the Champagne ceremony.

“CDPLC delivered the 10th vessel, fulfilling its full commitment to Misje EcoBulk AS.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to assess CDPLC's fulfillment of contractual obligations.

“The vessel is 89.95m long and DNV-classed.”

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“The vessel was conceptualized by Wartsila Ship Design Norway and designed by CDPLC's in-house team.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to verify design contributions by Wartsila or CDPLC.

“The vessel is equipped with an Energy Storage Battery System (ESS) for Electric Hybrid Propulsion.”

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“The vessel complements conventional diesel propulsion to reduce environmental impact.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence in archive to evaluate the vessel's environmental impact claims.