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September 17, 2024,
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Naida Hakirevic Prevljak
AtoB@C Shipping, a Sweden-based subsidiary of Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping, has taken delivery of Aquamar, its fourth plug-in hybrid newbuilding.
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The general cargo vessel was built at India’s Chowgule shipyard and flies the flag of Cyprus. With a gross tonnage of 4,200, it features a length of 90 meters and a width of 16 meters.
Joining Electramar, Stellamar and Ecomar, Aquamar is the fourth eco-friendly ship handed over to AtoB@C Shipping within a single year, showcasing the company’s commitment to modernizing its operations and reducing its environmental impact.
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Aquamar is designed with hybrid propulsion and shore power connectivity, aligning with the latest advancements in maritime technology. With a deadweight tonnage of 5,350 and ice class certification, the vessel is equipped for efficient and sustainable operations.
Integrating battery technology allows for emission-free and quiet port visits, significantly decreasing CO2 emissions by nearly 50% compared to the current generation of vessels, according to the shipping company.
The shipyard launched the fifth vessel, Maximar, on September 5 and outfitting of the vessel continues ahead of delivery later this year, AtoB@C Shipping revealed.
AtoB@C Shipping has ordered twelve 5,350 dwt plug-in hybrid vessels from Chowgule & Company. One vessel will be delivered every quarter until the autumn of 2026.
Last week, the company committed, together with EFO, a joint venture of compatriot energy companies, to a set of measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from their sea transports. The initiative will involve substituting 10% of the annual fuel consumption of EFO’s shipments with renewable alternatives, resulting in a projected 8.5% reduction in lifecycle emissions.
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