- Partnership with BAAS Shipping Secures Long-Term Charter for Newbuildings.
- Modern Ice Class 1A Vessels Designed to Cut CO2 Emissions by 50%.
- Innovative Cargo Flexibility with Box-Shaped Hold and Tween Deck Design.
AtoB@C Shipping reports that it is upgrading its fleet renewal with the introduction of six low-emission newbuildings. These vessels are due for delivery between 2025 and 2027 and are part of a long-term time charter agreement with German shipowner BAAS Shipping, based in Hamburg.
Modern Design and Significant Emission Reductions
The 5,900 dwt ice class 1A vessels, designed by Dutch Groot Design, are modern and efficient in lines that allow for nearly a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the 5,000 dwt vessels currently in the fleet.
These flexible ships feature a 71-metre-long box-shaped cargo hold of 321,000 cubic feet with a partial tween deck. These provide flexibility for different types of cargo and even serve as bulkheads in case of need on the tween deck to make the vessel adaptable to various trade routes.
Strategic Investment in Fleet Modernization
Frida Rowland, Commercial Director of AtoB@C Shipping and ESL Shipping, emphasized the importance of this renewal: “We are currently investing in the renewal of our owned fleet, but at the same time we need to secure modern, low emission capacity for our time charter fleet as well.”
Partnership with BAAS Shipping
Dierk Faust, Managing Director of BAAS Shipping, highlighted the collaboration and the benefits of these vessels: “With the six newbuildings from Dajin Shipyard we are introducing together with our partners efficient and flexible vessels as tonnage providers to AtoB@C Shipping. We are happy that these ships will enter into this charter, serving trades where the benefits of these modern vessels with regards to sustainability will make a difference.”
Delivery Schedule and Vessel Details
The first vessel, Baymar, was delivered from Dajin Shipyard in China on 26 October 2024, and is due to start operation with AtoB@C Shipping soon. The second vessel, Soundmar, is expected to be delivered in January 2025. The remaining four vessels are due for delivery in 2026, which will enhance AtoB@C Shipping’s commitme
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