'NATHALIE DELMAS' - STYLE AND INNOVATION FROM FRENCH QUARTET.

The series of four 1000 teu geared cellular container ships now entering service with Societe Navale Chargeurs Delmas-Vieljeux must rank among the seminal vessels of the century. Any hint of hyperbole in that statement should be dismissed by an inspection of the executed design which represents a successful attempt to introduce advanced concepts in integrated economy propulsion, navigational bridge design and accommodation layout in pursuit of operating efficiency and crew satisfaction. This article discusses select design features of the vessel. Principal particulars include 177 m length, 28 m breadth, and a service speed of 18 knots.