URSULA ESSBERGER

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Delayed tanker series nears completion

The last of a series of three delayed Turkish built compact chemical oil tankers is due to be delivered soon - amidst praise by new German owners John T. Essberger (JTE), The Motorship reports. The builders are Turkey’s Eregli Shipyard and the second of the 5,300dwt, BV-classed series, Ursula Essberger, has just entered service and recently made its first calls in Europe. Earlier this year Essberger said the last of the three ships, Elsa Essberger, would be ready in November. However, spokesman Svante Domizlaff told The Motorship the vessel is not now for delivery until “next year”. Acknowledging delivery delays he said the reason was because the 2009 orders were placed: “At a time when it was very difficult to find shipbuilding slots at favourable prices." http://www.motorship.com/news101/delayed-tanker-series-nears-completion-amid-owner-praise