Shipbuilder Royal Bodewes has signed a contract with CLI AG (CLI) for the construction of a RB 8500 vessel, equipped with a methanol-ready MAN Engine and wind propulsion.
In particular, the vessel will be equipped with an Eco Flettner rotor sail which directly reduces the CO2 emission of the vessel while she maintains a high speed. Furthermore, two Liebherr cranes will be installed, each with a lifting capacity of 80 tons, making it well-suited for heavy-duty cargo operations.
Construction of the ship is set to begin in October 2025 at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in Hoogezand, the Netherlands, with delivery scheduled for the summer of 2026.
Designed for high-speed service, the RB 8500 aims to increase operational capacity, ensuring at least one extra voyage per year on the transatlantic route can be reached comparing to the current vessel trading on this route, offering both environmental benefits and enhanced service reliability.
… said Royal Bodewes in a statement.
This new vessel will be deployed on the regular shipping route between Canada, the Netherlands and the UK.
