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Cochin Shipyard Ltd delivered MS Maria, the second of eight multi-purpose vessels in the HS EcoFreighter series, to German firm HS Schiffahrts UG on August 12, 2026. The vessel has a 7,000 DWT capacity and is classified as an Ice-class vessel. It features the “Groot Cross-Bow” design and a transom stern for improved speed and fuel efficiency. Designed by Groot Ship Design of the Netherlands, the vessel was constructed at Cochin Shipyard Ltd according to Det Norske Veritas classification rules. CSL is India’s largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility and is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.