{"id":6683,"date":"2026-11-12T13:16:41","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T11:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meriaura.fi\/?p=6683"},"modified":"2026-11-12T15:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:01:45","slug":"saga-vg-launched-at-royal-bodewes-shipyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meriaura.fi\/en\/saga-vg-launched-at-royal-bodewes-shipyard\/","title":{"rendered":"Saga VG launched at Royal Bodewes shipyard"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Meriaura\u2019s second Ecotrader newbuilding was christened and launched at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands on 12 November 2026. The vessel was named Saga VG! The christening was performed by the vessel\u2019s godmother and namesake, Saga Rosin, who is also the daughter of Meriaura\u2019s CEO, Beppe Rosin. The vessel will join our fleet and begin operations in early 2027.<\/p>\n

Saga VG is the second of two Ecotrader vessels ordered by Meriaura. The vessels are 105 metres long, have a deadweight tonnage of 6,735 DWT and are built to ice class 1A. The first vessel in the series, Sofia VG, began operations in May 2026. The sister vessels are based on Royal Bodewes\u2019 Ecotrader series, adapted to meet Meriaura\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first sister vessel has met expectations in every respect so far. We are particularly pleased with the vessel\u2019s fuel efficiency, and we have also received very positive feedback from the crew on her manoeuvrability, operational efficiency and safety at work,\u201d says Beppe Rosin, CEO of Meriaura.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are confident Saga VG will live up to expectations too,\u201d says Jyrki Hentula, Meriaura\u2019s Technical Director and project manager for both vessels.<\/p>\n

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