This week, Shikoku Shipyard in Japan delivered the COOL ELEGANCE to Cool Carriers, an 880,000 cubic foot reefer vessel that expands and strengthens our fleet. This is the fifth vessel in the “Cool E” series, designed to maximize operational efficiency and offer the largest refrigerated cargo capacity on the market. The COOL ELEGANCE features 25,000 m3 of climate-controlled holds and deck space for approximately 300 reefer containers. Measuring 189.90 m in length and 30.70 m in beam, it is equipped with five 40-ton cranes and powered by a seven-cylinder MAN-B&W 7G60ME-C9 engine, capable of reaching 22 knots. The “Cool E” series is an optimized evolution of the previous 650,000 cubic foot “Cool S” with improvements in capacity, performance, and efficiency. Its distinctive, unconventional bow design allows for reduced fuel consumption and maintenance of speed in adverse weather conditions. Following delivery in Takamatsu, the COOL ELEGANCE sailed for China, where it then joined the trade routes connecting South Africa and the west coast of South America with Northern Europe ports, primarily transporting perishable goods such as fruits and seafood.
