MTS Gambler is 135 metres long and 11.45 metres wide and is designed for the transport of mineral oils. It boasts an impressive cargo capacity of 4,180 m³. Due to its proven and optimized design, the vessel sails with minimal resistance and features a favorable speed-power curve. Propulsion is provided by two reliable CAT C32 engines (2 x 709 kW), ensuring low fuel consumption.
Karel Jan van de Pol, captain-owner of Gambler Shipping BV, says:
“I am very happy with our new ship. For us, this is a new chapter in our business. We trade across the European inland waterway, and we’ll deploy the Gambler as of next week for its first transport. I’ve selected Concordia Damen for our newbuild, because of their team’s personal approach. They listened well to my wishes, both as to technical matters as with respect to the accommodation, which is our home and must feel as our home. Another reason was the fact these vessels have already proven themselves in practice and that Concordia builds them on stock, which meant a shorter lead time for us. The collaboration with the yard and CCM3 was smooth, efficient and pleasant, and we are looking forward to the first trips.”
Nico de Bie, Project Manager at Concordia Damen, says:
“We thank Karel Jan van de Pol and his partners for his trust and cooperation and wish them fair winds and safe voyages. Each successful delivery strengthens the reputation of our CDS 135-metre series as a reliable, efficient and future-ready design, which makes us and our partners proud. It is rewarding to see another high-quality tanker built in Werkendam now entering service on Europe’s inland waterways.”
