Damen launches Combi Freighter for Reederei M. Lauterjung in Vietnam
(Posted on 28/04/24)
Damen Shipyards Group has launched a Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 at the Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam. The CF 3850 is the first in a two-vessel order from Germany-based shipping company Reederei M. Lauterjung. Following this order, Damen’s client has placed an order for a third CF 3850. The vessels are to be named MV Arion, MV Hestia and MV Neptune.
The orders for the CF vessels mark the first time that the family companies have worked together. Reederei M. Lauterjung Managing Director Kay Lauterjung says that his company was attracted to Damen as a result of its track record and the high renown of the CF 3850 design in the industry.
“We contracted Damen for these three CF 3850 vessels due to the shipbuilder’s excellent reputation, high quality standards and state-of-the-art ship designs. This is the first time we have constructed a vessel in Vietnam, and we have full confidence in Damen to oversee the success of the project. We are pleased to see the project proceeding smoothly and punctually and are very happy with the excellent cooperation with Damen and the Ba Son shipyard. We look forward to taking delivery of the MV Arion in summer this year, and to further strengthening our cooperation with Damen in the future.”
Commerical Director Damen Cargo Vessels Remko Bouma says, “We were very grateful to Reederei M. Lauterjung for placing its trust in Damen. “Our family companies are enjoying a fruitful collaboration. Reederei M. Lauterjung have provided us with a lot of input for the development of their vessels. Damen values feedback such as this from its clients tremendously. It helps us to continue to optimise our vessels and ensures their continued relevance for our customers.”
Upon delivery, MV Arion and MV Hestia will enter into a long-term charter with Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions, a subsidiary of HGK Shipping. Under the term of the charter agreement, the vessels will operate under the names Amadeus Pearl and Amadeus Ruby.
Managing Director of Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions Wolfgang Nowak comments, “We are excited to announce our long-term charter agreement with Reederei M. Lauterjung for these two vessels. Their addition to our fleet marks a milestone for us, expanding our portfolio with newbuilds in this segment for the first time. With the brand-new Damen CF 3850, Amadeus is progressively strengthening its position in the Northern European short sea shipping sector, becoming more independent and meeting the requirements of our longstanding customers.”
The 3850 dwt Combi Freighter, 12.5 x 5.48 metres, is an icon in its sector, proven in operations over the years. Recently, as part of its work towards becoming the most sustainable maritime solutions provider, Damen has completely overhauled the vessel design. The new generation CF 3850 has been designed using computation fluid dynamics (CFD). As a result of this, the vessel’s resistance in the water has been lowered significantly, thereby reducing fuel consumption.
Damen is able to tailor the CF 3850 to meet client demands with a series of options. In the case of the vessels for Reederei M. Lauterjung, the shipbuilder is supplying the vessels with NAABSA (not always afloat but safely aground), enabling them to operate in dry ports.
The vessels ordered by Reederei M. Lauterjung are part of a series of eight CF 3850 vessels that Damen is building at the Ba Son shipyard.
Latest News
New Fuel Insights platform reduces bunker quality risk
(Posted on 12/09/24)NorthStandard has launched ‘Fuel Insights’ - an exclusive real-time marine fuel intelligence... Read more
Kaiko Systems unveils KAI, a comprehensive maritime AI agent
(Posted on 12/09/24)Kaiko Systems is set to revolutionise vessel health management and operations with the launch of KAI... Read more
SMT selected to consult and advise on ammonia awareness training
(Posted on 12/09/24)Ammonia is fast becoming a potential alternative fuel for the future of green shipping but new fuels... Read more
T-BOSS shaft solution for sterntubeless ship unveiled
(Posted on 08/09/24)Representing a breakthrough in the evolution of a ship’s propeller shaft line, Canada’s... Read more
Shipowners trialling CMT’s engine performance evaluation platform
(Posted on 08/09/24)Some of the world’s leading shipowners are trialling CM Technologies’ new cloud-based engine... Read more
New MarinePALS video prepares crew for Port State Control Campaign
(Posted on 03/09/24)Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have launched a three-month... Read more
CMT meets demand for rapid lube oil and cylinder monitoring
(Posted on 03/09/24)Pioneering condition monitoring solutions company CM Technologies (CMT) has developed new tools to assess... Read more
Owner options on firefighting foams running dry
(Posted on 27/08/24)At a time of heightened alertness to ship fires, key chemicals in the foams used to put them out are... Read more
Caribbean port extends capacity with Konecranes Gottwald Gen 6 MHC
(Posted on 18/08/24)The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA) has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile... Read more
Weathernews signs a multi-year contract with Saga Welco
(Posted on 13/08/24)Weathernews, a global leader in weather intelligence solutions, has announced the signing of a new long... Read more
