Vard Books $300 Million Order for Topaz Module Carriers
Offshore and specialized shipbuilder VARD has secured a $300 million to design and build “module carriers” as the company continues to look past
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Offshore and specialized shipbuilder VARD has secured a $300 million to design and build “module carriers” as the company continues to look past
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