Dutch-headquartered Damen Shipyards Group has signed a newbuilding contract for the construction of four Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 to a new client.
The buyer is the German family-owned shipping company Reederei Bernd Sibum, and these vessels are scheduled for delivery in early 2026, and built at Damen Yichang Shipyard in China.
The four Combi Freighter 3850 vessels will trade in the northwest European short sea shipping market, and they feature an enhanced design platform offering a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency.
They are hybrid ready, fully capable of running on biofuels and can be equipped with wind-assist technology.
The vessels are also equipped with a set of batteries used by the bow thruster for peak shaving and port operations. To further boost efficiency and reduce emissions in the future, they are prepped for a battery-powered propulsion system and an upgraded shore power connection.
Bernd Sibum, managing director of Reederei Bernd Sibum, said: “Our company has a long tradition of collaborating with shipyards to design vessels that meet market needs – a practice we’ve upheld across generations and for over 70 years.”
He also added: “We’re delighted to partner with Damen Shipyards Group on the construction of four new vessels, advanced versions of the CF 3850 model, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and emission reduction.”
Remko Bouma, commercial director of Damen Cargo Vessels, expressed his appreciation for the trust that Reederei Bernd Sibum has placed in Damen to support the fleet renewal.
