European Short Sea ship design

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The brand new Methanol powered NCL NORDLAND spotted enroute from Gaogang (China) to Tj Pelepas (Malaysia)
Photo: Hans Semeins ob Coral Acropora (c)

NCL Nordland – MPC Container Ships ASA

She’ll enter service for NCL’s short sea service between Norway and NW Europe:

North Sea Container Line

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More Short Sea Shipping news:

Vertom seals 15-year deal for newbuild quartet - Splash247

The newly designed units feature energy-efficient hulls and multi-fuel propulsion systems expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by about 30% compared to conventional vessels, Vertom said.

Strand Shipping will manage the vessels, which will be capable of running on biofuels and fitted with shore-power connections. Where feasible, wind-assisted propulsion will also be integrated in addition to several other decarbonisation measures aimed at enhancing overall environmental performance, Vertom noted.

Vertom | Sustainable Maritime Solutions

Shipbroking in Mo i Rana | Strand Shipping AS

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“Baltic Madonna” northbound in Karmsundet yesterday.
Photo: Arild B. via NSF

BalticShipping.com

Baltic Line

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“Zeugman” out from Bergneset in Balsfjorden this morning.
Photo: Asimuth via NSF

Ares Tankers - M/T Zeugman

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The AQUAMAR -9951850 transiting the Nord Ostseekanal (Kiel canal) heading for Vaasa, Finland. Photo: Louis Almekinders ©

https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3791246

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MV FRISIAN SEA in Knarrevik, Norway. Spotted from MV BERGENSFJORD.
Photo: Robin Sapulete ©

Frisian sea | Boomsma Shipping

MV SKOG in Storesund, Norway. Spotted from MV BERGENSFJORD. Photo: Robin Sapulete ©

SKOG Palletised Cargo Ship, IMO 8912039, MMSI 258006930, Call Sign LAMA8...

Bunkervessel KYSTBUNKER II returning to base in the port of Ålesund, after bunkering a client. Photo: Capt Pieter Dekker (c)

Kystbunker AS - Bunker Oil

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France- flagged m.v. ‘ECO OSTRO’ , 2024 built , 13.686 DWT , outbound Antwerp , destination Rotterdam , passing Kruse Veer. Photo : Alexander Hoogstrate (c)

Source: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3790111?navList=gallery&perPage=12&page=1491

DNV Vessel Register

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JR Shipping poised for dry bulk return with newbuild brace - Splash247

The newbuildings are part of the eight-ship order Dutch shortsea specialist Boomsma Shipping and Germany’s Leonhardt & Blumberg Shipmanagement placed in late 2023 and in which JR Shipbrokers & Consultants, part of JR Shipping Group, acted as matchmaker and newbuilding broker.

The vessels developed in cooperation with Dutch designer Conoship will come with optimised diesel-electric propulsion, ready for lifetime expansion and future fuels. They will require 50%–60% less propulsion energy compared to existing tonnage and be prepared for wind-assisted propulsion, carbon capture and emission-free operation on batteries.

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Longship takes option on four newbuilds - Splash247

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The move adds to the four so-called Pmax Eco Trader vessels the company booked in collaboration with GS Projects and Ship and Steelbuilding at the Dutch shipyard in Waterhuizen.
The series is scheduled for delivery starting in 2026 and is designed for “highly efficient fuel consumption and advanced eco-friendly technologies”, Longship said.[/quote]
Earlier Pmax Eco Trader vessel delivered to Longship:

Longship has received Longearth, the third of four diesel-electric general cargo vessels built by Atlas Shipyard.
Source: Longship takes delivery of diesel-electric cargo vessel - SAFETY4SEA

Longship Group

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Doesn’t look particularly friendly for the engineers.

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At least they got the one and only lifeboat close by.

One cargo hold. What happened to water tight compartmentation?

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The WESTERN ROCK navigating the Dutch coastal waters
Photo : Flying Focus Aerial Photography www.flyingfocus.nl ©

Western Rock

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The newbuilt KYSTBUNKER III during her maiden trip enroute from Turkey to Norway
Photo : Flying Focus Aerial Photography www.flyingfocus.nl ©

Here she is on arrival her home port Ålesund:

M/T “Kystbunker III” (back) arrived at Aspevågen in Ålesund on Wednesday. Here it is met by its sister ship M/T “Kystbunker II” (front). Photo: Staale Wattø

This is the third vessel in Bunker Oil’s fleet. They already have M/T “Kystbunker” and M/T “Kystbunker II”.
– The new boat is identical in color and shape to the M/T “Kystbunker II”, but carries almost twice as much, says Rørvik.
He also states that the price of the new tanker is around 85 million kroner.

They will now spend the next few days getting the tanker ready, but Rørvik expects it to be fully operational within one to two weeks.
The vessel will operate along the Norwegian coast from Florø in the south to Kirkenes in the north. It will pick up bunkers from Bunker Oil’s large facilities and deliver them to ships and small facilities.

Eight new employees have been hired on board, four on each shift. Rørvik states that these are new hires, but they have been assigned to work on board the sister ship and have received good training.
The new oil tanker will be christened in Ålesund on June 5th.

Source: Bunker Oils nye tankskip Kystbunker III på plass i Ålesund - smp.no

NB34 | akdenizshipyard.com

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MT Kystbunkers III was named in a ceremony held at Bunker Oil’s installation in Ålesund yesterday:

ÅLESUND: Kystbunker III was christened in Ålesund on Thursday. It is the third tanker that will serve Bunker Oil’s facilities along the coast. Photo: Lisbeth Osnes

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Skarv Shipping Solutions orders four short-sea MPVs | Skarv Shipping solutions

LMG Marin has designed the ships based on the core competence of Peak Group and Grieg Edge, with vital contribution from Grieg Shipbrokers.
“These ships are far more climate-friendly than what we see in the short-sea market in Europe today, with a very low fuel consumption. They are not what we imagine is the final climate solution for shipping, but they are a giant step in the right direction,” says the CEO of Skarv, Jan Øivind Svardal.
The design includes an optimised engine ready for ammonia or methanol, batteries, a shore-power system, peak shaving with a dynamic propeller drive system, and a high-voltage switchboard prepared for future green power production like fuel cell technologies and increased battery capacity.

A high focus on deck space, in combination with strength and good stability, makes the ships ideal for the transport of mid-size modules and wind turbine components and, as such, a massive support for the renewable energy industry in Europe. Still, they have flexibility that makes them suitable for almost all kinds of short-sea project cargo transport. Skarv has yet to dedicate the vessels to any customer but will make them available in the market.

On the cargo handling side, the ships will have open-top functionality enabling the movement of high vertical cargo, a wide deck beam for extra cargo intake, heavy-duty hatches, and tweendecks. The ships also have the accommodation in front to ensure visibility, increased deck space and protection of cargo.

More details here: Skarv Shipping expands order to five zero-carbon vessels with Berg Propulsion

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She is already in service for NCL:

“NCL Nordland” northbound in Karmsundet yesterday 15.June 2025.
Photo: Arild B. via NSF

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M/V Famita (ex Arrow Ranger) arriving in Rekefjord:

Photo: Tore Bærøy

Famita (T/C)

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Hartman’s innovative RoRo General cargo vessel EASTERN ROCK outbound Rotterdam heading for Stord Norway.
Photo : Arie Boer (c) via Maasmond Newsclippings 201-2025

Eastern Rock

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Holland shipyards built cement carrier TAMARACK during first Seatrials th hull arrived begin of this year towed by the still going good old tug SALVAGE CHAMPION from China:

Photo: Arie Boer

Photo: Frans de Lijster
Source: Maasmond Newsclippings 201-2025

12500 TDW Cement Carrier engineering for Holland Shipyards Group - Vera Navis

Coming to a lake near you:
The new vessel, currently under construction by the Holland Shipyard Group in the Netherlands, is scheduled for delivery in 2025 and will commence operations in the Great Lakes region.
Source: Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade | CSL

Arrival from hull building yard in China:
On Sunday evening, January 19, 2025, the sea tug SALVAGE CHAMPION arrived in the Maasmond with the new Cement Carrier TAMARACK (built in 2024) and the new Dutch freighter SCHELDEVLIET (built in 2025, 89 x 13 meters) on deck. The pusher ALBATROS assisted the tow transport to the Mammoetkade in Schiedam. Seen near Hoek van Holland.

Source: https://www.tugspotters.com/app/content/2025/01/salvage-champion-tamarack-albatros/

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Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder I presume:

The brand new FWN ADRIATIC outbound from Antwerp heading for Rouen
Photo: Wim Kosten – www.maritimephoto.com (c)

FWN Adriatic - ForestWave