Groningen-based shortsea carrier Longship Group has placed an order for four vessels, with an option for an additional four ships, in a fleet expansion move.
Longship Group confirmed the deal without disclosing any financial details about the order.
As informed, this newbuilding project will be a collaboration between GS Projects and Ship and Steelbuilding (SaS) at the Dutch shipyard in Waterhuizen and Groot Ship Design.
“The initiative represents a significant step towards greener maritime operations, reflecting Longship Group’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation in the shipping industry,” said the company.
The new Pmax Eco Trader series is scheduled for delivery at the beginning of 2026.
The company now claims that these Pmax Eco Trader vessels are designed ‘for highly efficient fuel consumption and advanced eco-friendly technologies.’
Two months ago, Longship Group announced the successful delivery of Longera by Atlas Shipyard.
Longera is the first of a series of 4 x 8,600 dwt newbuildings that have been ordered at Atlas Shipyard.
The hull design and diesel-electric propulsion system delivers an ultra-low fuel consumption, the company claims.
Meanwhile, the second of two “GS Eco-Freighter 3700” vessels built by GS Projects-SaS in Waterhuizen was launched earlier this year, after Longsun.
The Dutch flagged vessel is named Longsky and is expected to join the Longship Group fleet in the fourth quarter of 2024. The vessel will be commercially managed by Wagle Chartering AS.
The low consuming general cargo ship designed by Groot Ship Design feature single open top box shaped holds of about 181,000 cbft intake.
The vessels are equipped with two bulkheads that can be used as tweendecks. They are fitted for grain, timber, project cargoes and are driven by a IMO Tier III compliant Mitsubishi S12R engine with an output of 749 kW.
