Denmark’s Mibau Stema Group placed an order for two self-unloading vessels in the Chengxi Shipyard in China. The company, a European aggregates supplier to the construction industry, in partnership with Mibau Stema’s co-shareholder Hartmann family and Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), ordered the vessels for the groups fleet.
The vessels are expected to enter service in a 3-month window progressively from September 2028.
They will join Mibau Stema’s self unloading fleet, which plays a crucial role in delivering aggregates to markets across Northern and Western Europe.
“Our investment in these two new vessels is a clear commitment to our customers, our partners, and our environmental goals,” said Claus Boisen, CEO of Mibau Stema Group.
The two new units will have an increased cargo capacity, +3,500 tonnes, compared to the vessels Starnes and Fjordnes (delivered in 2020-2021), enabling each vessel to transport approximately 2.5 million tonnes per year.
As informed, the pair will have an enhanced discharging system capable of self-discharging at 5,500 tonnes per hour with a modified boom system and will be equipped with engines capable of running on B100 biofuel from day one, with the flexibility to switch to green methanol as it becomes available.
They will have an optimised hull design and a wider beam – increased from 29 metres to 32 metres, allowing greater cargo planning flexibility per hold.
“By increasing capacity, improving operational flexibility, and introducing the latest in fuel technology, we are securing our long-term growth and ensuring that Mibau Stema remains the leading and most sustainable choice for aggregate shipping,” added the chief executive Claus Boisen.
