The fine vessel was named by godmother Heidi K. Trige, who performed the ceremonial rope-cutting—a symbolic act in Japanese shipbuilding that bestows the vessel with its name and blessings for safe voyages. In his speech, CTO Torger Trige reflected on the significance of the moment:
“Shipbuilding is a complex endeavor—from the drawing board to steel cutting, construction, outfitting, and sea trials. Every step requires precision and quality. What we witnessed today is a shining example of craftsmanship and tradition at a high-quality Japanese yard. Delivered on spec and on time—everything we could ask for.”
Bow Fighter will join Odfjell’s fleet of 26k DWT vessels, becoming the 20th ship in this well-established segment. This is one of the largest fleets in this size category, and it is a vital part of our services to a broad and demanding customer base.
A result of strong partnerships
Odfjell has had a long-standing relationship with Fukuoka Shipbuilding, and the yard is renowned for its quality. Bow Persistent and Bow Prosper, both delivered in 2020, were also built at this yard.
Bow Fighter is owned by Nissen, another of Odfjell’s trusted partners for many years, and our leading tonnage provider—no other owner has more vessels in our fleet.
“Over the years, we’ve learned that Japanese-built ships are among the best-performing vessels in the world. That’s why we keep coming back—a true testament to Japan’s proud and renowned shipbuilding tradition,” Torger said.
