Newbuilding

Louis Dreyfus to install four eSAILs® on chartered “MV Atlantic Orchard”

Chartered by LDC and owned by Wisby Tankers, MV Atlantic Orchard will be retrofitted with four 26-meter-high eSAILs®.

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1 year ago

December 27, 2023

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bound4blue and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) on Tuesday (19 December) entered a commercial agreement for the manufacture and installation of four eSAILs® on LDC’s chartered juice vessel, MV Atlantic Orchard, in collaboration with Wisby Tankers AB, Sweden (Wisby Tankers).

Chartered by LDC and owned by Wisby Tankers, MV Atlantic Orchard will be retrofitted with four 26-meter-high eSAILs®. The installation of the eSAILs® is planned for 2024 and, depending on vessel routing, is expected to reduce annual fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by at least 10%.

Being one of the key actors in the advancement and execution of maritime decarbonization solutions, bound4blue developed its cutting-edge eSAIL® system based on wind-assisted propulsion technology known as a suction sail.

By harnessing wind power to propel vessels, this technology achieves a substantial reduction in fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. The eSAIL® system leverages a thick aerodynamic profile and intelligent suction mechanisms to enhance propulsive efficiency, yielding seven times more lift than an airplane wing.

The decision to implement this technology was based on a third-party assessment study carried out by Lloyd’s Register, which evaluated a range of solutions and identified bound4blue’s suction sails as the most promising.

José Miguel Bermúdez, CEO of bound4blue, says: “We’re pleased to announce our agreement with LDC to implement our eSAIL® system, demonstrating bound4blue’s ability to serve unique vessel types and affirming the maturity of our technology as a proven solution for fuel and emission reduction. LDC is at the forefront of adopting proven clean technologies to reduce carbon emissions in its fleet, and we are delighted to support them in their endeavor.”

Sébastien Landerretche, LDC’s Global Head of Freight, explains: “Reflecting LDC’s commitment to help shape a low-carbon economy, we are actively contributing to the global shipping industry energy transition journey, in line with the IMO’s target to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the sector by 2050. We are therefore very pleased to partner with two key maritime industry players, bound4blue and Wisby Tankers, to install this advanced sail technology aboard our chartered juice carrier.”

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Published: 27 December 2023

Newbuilding

Höegh Autoliners latest LNG dual-fuel PCTC en route to Shanghai for bunkering

The 9,100 CEU “Höegh Sunrise”, currently sailing the seas, is on its way to Shanghai for bunkering before sailing to Japan and then towards Europe.

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May 22, 2025

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Höegh Autoliners latest LNG dual-fuel PCTC en route to Shanghai for bunkering

Höegh Autoliners on Tuesday (20 May) said its latest liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier has departed China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard, ready to commence its commercial operations.

The 9,100 CEU Höegh Sunrise, currently sailing the seas, is on its way to Shanghai for bunkering before sailing to Japan and then towards Europe.

The PCTC is the fifth in a series of 12 Aurora Class vessels built by the shipyard in China. The first eight Auroras are or will be equipped with engines primed to run on LNG and low-sulphur oil.

These vessels can be converted to run on ammonia later. By 2027, Höegh Autoliners said the four last vessels of the series will be able to run net zero on ammonia directly from the yard when delivered.

Manifold Times previously reported the naming ceremony of Höegh Autoliner’s fourth Aurora Class newbuild, Höegh Sunlight, at Taicang Haitong Auto Terminal.

Photo credit: Höegh Autoliners
Published: 22 May, 2025

Ammonia

Singapore-based Seatrium receives AiP from ABS for ammonia bunker vessel

Vessel has a 25,000m³ liquefied ammonia capacity, constructed using IMO Type C containment, designed by Seatrium Marine & Deepwater Technology.

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2 days ago

May 21, 2025

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Singapore-based Seatrium receives AiP from ABS for ammonia bunker vessel

Singapore-headquartered marine engineering firm Seatrium on Tuesday (21 May) said it has secured an Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a 25,000m³ ammonia bunker vessel.

The company said the vessel has a 25,000m³ liquefied ammonia capacity, constructed using IMO Type C containment, designed by Seatrium Marine & Deepwater Technology.

The vessel is capable of dedicated ammonia bunkering with optional carrier functionality.

It is designed to operate with a deadweight tonnage of 19,500 mt at 14 knots, allowing for 55 days of operation without the need for refuelling.

The vessel’s features include enhanced safety architecture focused on preventing open-deck leaks, compliant with IMO standards, the IGC Code, and ABS regulations as well as integrated systems allowing a seamless switch between ammonia and diesel fuel.

“The ABS AiP verifies the technical viability and regulatory compliance of our vessel, creating a foundation for detailed engineering and construction,” the company said.

“This approval marks a crucial step towards timely delivery and positions Seatrium as a leader in maritime energy transition. Together, we are building a robust fuel infrastructure for the ZeroCarbon fleet of the future!”

Photo credit: Seatrium
Published: 21 May, 2025

Newbuilding

CMA CGM takes delivery of new methanol dual-fuel boxship “ARGON”

Vessel, which was built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries is the second in a series of 12 dual-fuel methanol vessels with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs with the first being “CMA CGM IRON”.

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May 21, 2025

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CMA CGM takes delivery of new methanol dual-fuel boxship “ARGON”

Shipping giant CMA CGM on Saturday (17 May) said it has taken delivery of a new methanol-powered 13,000 TEU container ship on 15 May.

CMA CGM ARGON was built in Mokpo, South Korea by shipbuilder Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.

The vessel is the second in a series of 12 dual-fuel methanol vessels with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs with the first being CMA CGM IRON.

“CMA CGM ARGON is part of a new series of containerships named after elements from the Mendeleev table — COBALT, PLATINUM, MERCURY, HELIUM, KRYPTON, THORIUM, OSMIUM, SILVER, COPPER and GOLD — to be progressively delivered in 2025 and 2026,” the company said in a social media post.

“Their deployment reflects the strength of our long-term industrial partnerships and our ambition to decarbonise shipping at scale.”

Manifold Times previously reported CMA CGM IRON, the Group’s first dual-fuel methanol vessel, making its maiden call on 4 March at the Port of Singapore.

Photo credit: CMA CGM
Published: 20 May, 2025