- Damen Delivers First Combi Freighter to Reederei M. Lauterjung
- MV Arion Set to Operate Under New Charter as Amadeus Pearl
- Successful Collaboration with Ba Son Shipyard Marks Milestone
Damen reports that it has delivered the first of three Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 to Reederei M. Lauterjung at the Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam. Upon delivery, the vessel safely set sail on its maiden voyage carrying cargo from Southeast Asia to Europe.
Charter Deal and New Name
After delivery to Europe, the vessel, named MV Arion, will be chartered to Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions of HGK Shipping as a subsidiary for trading under the name Amadeus Pearl.
New Design in CF 3850
The CF 3850 is one of the next-generation vessels with Damen’s vast experience in cargo transportation and innovative wisdom in designing a ship that gives maximum performance for modern short-sea operations.
Collaboration with Ba Son Shipyard
This is the first Damen vessel for Reederei M. Lauterjung, and also the first vessel built under Damen’s cooperation agreement with the Ba Son Shipyard. This cooperation was agreed to increase capacity in response to the increasing need for cargo vessels.
Consistent Quality Across Shipyards
Built to high-quality design and specifications, using the same parts and equipment by the same workers, whatever the location of the yard, the vessels are engineered in Drachten, Netherlands. The Vietnam yard is currently building seven more CF vessels for Damen, including two vessels for Reederei M. Lauterjung.
New Contract for Future Vessel
Damen Yichang Shipyard in China sealed a contract for a fourth CF 3850 vessel with Damen and Reederei M. Lauterjung on the same day, October 18. The new vessel will consume 30 per cent fewer litres of fuel than its predecessor.
Sustainable Features of the New Vessel
The new ship will run on biofuels, use battery banks for peak shaving and port operations, and be hybrid-ready for future conversion to full electric with minimal downtime.
Positive Feedback on Collaboration
Speaking of the delivery, Reederei M. Lauterjung Managing Director Kay Lauterjung said, “Damen has delivered the first vessel we have ordered punctually and to a high standard of quality. We are very pleased with the way the vessel is performing on her maiden voyage. We are also very happy with the cooperation, both with the Vietnamese yard and with Damen. The collaboration between our teams has been very positive and we look forward to continuing to develop our relationship in the future.”
Anticipation for Future Operations
Damen’s Commercial Director Cargo Vessels Remko Bouma said, “We are very pleased to deliver the first vessel Damen has built for Reederei M. Lauterjung. The CF 3850 is also the first to be delivered as part of our cooperation with the Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam. I’m looking forward to seeing the vessel in operation, demonstrating that the proven, standard CF 3850 design can be constructed to the same, high standards at yards around the world.”
“At the same time, we are delighted to have been entrusted by Reederei M. Lauterjung to build a further CF vessel. We appreciate our growing relationship with this respected, family business, which has proven to be of great mutual benefit. With the feedback and input they have provided to us, Reederei M. Lauterjung have helped us to significantly evolve the design of the vessel. This will be clearly visible in their latest order, which will operate with increased sustainability in full preparation for the future.”
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Source: Damen
