ABS has announced that the ALS CERES, a new energy-efficient container ship built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) for Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, Singapore, has been delivered to ABS Class, reports Hellenic Shipping News.
The ALS Ceres, which was delivered on 29 May, is the first in a series of six 7,100 TEU container carriers designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI).
Ammonia/Methanol-ready vessel
In a statement, ABS said that the ship features a new, energy-efficient hull design and a fuel-efficient main engine that is compliant with NOx Tier III requirements.
With a nod to the future, the ALS CERES is assigned with the ABS Ammonia Fuel Ready Level 1C and Methanol Fuel Ready Level 1C Class notations, indicating that a concept-level design study has been carried out for future conversion to ammonia and methanol fuelling.
Pier Carazzai, ABS Vice President of Engineering Europe and Middle East, commented: ‘The ALS CERES is a great example of how the maritime industry is implementing energy-efficient technologies to meet global decarbonisation targets. The successful conclusion of the project is a testament to the dedication and efforts of the ABS China Engineering and Survey Operation teams that supported this project and worked together to deliver this state-of-the-art vessel for the next generation.’
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