GOTHENBURG, Sweden,
May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- On behalf of Stena Line,
Stena RoRo has designed and ordered
two hybrid cargo ships from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling in
Weihai. The ships can be powered by methanol or conventional fuel
and have been developed in line with future environmental
requirements, for example by using batteries as a future means of
propulsion. Major emphasis has been placed on optimizing the cargo
capacity, which has been increased by 80%.
The vessels have been specially designed for Stena Line's route between Belfast and Heysham
on the Irish Sea and therefore have enhanced maneuverability.
Stena RoRo is responsible for the
contract and construction of the NewMax vessels and delivery is
scheduled for 2025.
"These vessels are a further development of our previous cargo
ship concepts where focus on sustainability and future-proofing
with multi-fuel combustion engines are prioritized," says
Per Westling, managing director of
Stena RoRo.
Both cargo vessels are designed with limited length and shallow
draught to suit the special conditions in the narrow port of
Heysham.
Background information:
Length: 147 m
Capacity: 2800 lane meters, 12 passengers and 25 crew
Delivery: June 2025/November 2025
Picture: A NewMax ship in Heysham Port; rendering by Peter Mild
For more information, please contact
Per Westling, Managing Director,
Stena RoRo AB
Tel: +46 31 855154; +46 704 85 51 54
Email: per.westling@stena.com
Since 1977, Stena RoRo has
led the development of new marine RoRo, cargo and passenger
concepts. We provide custom-built vessels, as well as standardized
RoRo and RoPax vessels. The company leases about fifteen vessels to
operators worldwide, both other Stena companies and third parties.
Stena RoRo specializes above all in
applying its technical expertise to the design and production of
new vessels and the conversion of existing vessels for providing
tailored transport solutions to its customers. We call this
"Stenability". Since 2013, we have had responsibility for the
design and completion of Mercy Ships' new hospital vessel the
Global Mercy – the world's largest civilian hospital ship.
The ship was delivered in 2021.
www.stenaroro.com
The following files are available for download:
https://mb.cision.com/Main/9515/3776652/2091926.pdf
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NewMax in
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