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Yet another consequence of the lockdown which, as I write, is very much still in force in South Africa, is that I cannot follow the construction of the new Pelagic 77 in the Netherlands in person. This vessel is for a private owner, but will eventually be chartering at times under the Pelagic brand. Launch date will be at the beginning of next year.

The Dutch builders never really stopped during their lockdown

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