Royal T Shipyards launches and christens its 10th LABRAX vessel

Kampen, Netherlands-based Royal T Shipyards (as the former Thecla Bodewes Shipyard is now known since being honored with the “Royal” designation earlier this year) has successful christening and launched thr MV Vertom Quina, the tenth vessel in the advanced and energy-efficient LABRAX series of diesel-electric coasters for Rhoon, Netherlands-based Vertom Group.

A decade of collaboration

“The launch of MV Vertom Quina is a truly special moment,” said Royal T Shipyards CEO Thecla Bodewes. “Not only does it reflect the strong and long-standing partnership between Royal T Shipyards and Vertom, but it also represents the tenth vessel in a series that embodies our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-quality craftsmanship. This milestone is a tribute to the dedication of everyone involved – from our engineers and welders to project leaders and partners.

Measuring 118.60 meters in length with a beam of 14.30 meters, MV Vertom Quina features a full-box cargo hold of 329,700 cubic feet and advanced diesel-electric propulsion.

This design, shared across the ten-vessel series, delivers significant fuel savings, low emissions, and readiness for alternative zero-emission fuels.

Royal T Shipyards says the design reflects its long-standing focus on modular construction, future-proof engineering, and emission-free operations – expertise built over 15 years and more than 200 vessels delivered.

“Every vessel is a collective achievement,” Bodewes added. “From the first sheet of steel to the final commissioning, our teams and our partners bring craftsmanship, creativity, and discipline together. The MV Vertom Quina is a proud demonstration of what we can achieve—and an inspiration for the future vessels we will build.”

The vessel will undergo final outfitting at Royal T Shipyards in Kampen before heading to Harlingen for sea trials and delivery later this year.

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