A bird's view of the 'Color Hybrid', photo taken on 7 April 2019.

A touch of colour for the 'Color Hybrid'

The progress of the 'Color Hybrid' ship construction in spring 2019 has been steady, and the most visible is the painting process. The vessel is now getting prepared to be launched from the dock hall.

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08 April 2019
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  • Ulstein and WestCoat paint responsibles attending the start-up of the paint process.
  • The 'Color Hybrid' is now standing out in clear colours.
  • For a long time, the vessel's fore part has been covered up.
  • The port side sparkling in fresh paint.
  • The star board side prior to paint.

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