İÇDAŞ Unveils İÇDAŞ-29: A New Era for Maritime Cargo Operations

İÇDAŞ, a company operating in Turkey's iron and steel and shipbuilding sectors, announced that the general cargo ship named İÇDAŞ-29, constructed at its shipyard in the Biga district of Çanakkale, has commenced its voyages.

Designed to have a carrying capacity of 12,500 DWT, the ship will serve with the capability to transport containers and various types of general cargo.

The İÇDAŞ-29 has an 800 container carrying capacity.

The İÇDAŞ-29, built at the İÇDAŞ Shipyard, has a length of 134 meters and a capacity to carry 800 TEU containers.

Designed as a general cargo vessel, İÇDAŞ-29 was developed to be suitable for transporting various types of cargo, including heavy loads, thanks to its Heavy Cargo notation.

The design of the ship aimed to ensure adaptability to different cargo operations and effective utilization of its carrying capacity.

Designed for a service speed of 13 knots, the İÇDAŞ-29 is equipped to meet the demands of modern maritime logistics.

According to İÇDAŞ's statement, the design of the ship prioritized low fuel consumption, environmental performance, and the reduction of investment and operating costs.

It was also reported that the ship is designed to remain under 10,000 gross tons.

The İÇDAŞ-29 was launched on March 27, 2026, in a ceremony held at the İÇDAŞ Shipyard in Biga, Çanakkale.

Following the construction process, the company announced that the ship has begun its open sea voyages.

İÇDAŞ stated that the new vessel will support the group's maritime transportation activities.

In its statement regarding the commissioning of the İÇDAŞ-29, the company emphasized that the ship was built at its own shipyard in Biga.

İÇDAŞ reported that the new vessel was developed with low fuel consumption, a design adaptable to various types of cargo, and operational efficiency.

The company also expressed that the İÇDAŞ-29 is one of the new examples of shipbuilding and maritime investments in Turkey.

Source: SeaNews Türkiye