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Damen bags second combi freighter order from Reederei Gerdes
German shortsea shipping specialist Reederei Gerdes signed the order for Damen Cargo Vessels to build a second Combi Freighter 3850, following delivery of Benabell G in September 2021
Damen said European shortsea shipping is experiencing a period of growing demand. Combined with tightening environmental regulations, this calls for fleet renewal.
The new vessel Kalli G will sail at around 10 knots carrying a full cargo load, with less installed propulsion power. The ship’s optimised hull design will help reduce water resistance and enable fuel savings. The 90-m ship will sport a 1,104 kW main engine.
Damen said the relatively small power source will allow the ship to maintain its 12-knot design speed even in rough conditions. The vessel can carry 3,830 tonnes, while the cargo hold tanktop strength is reinforced to carry 15 tonnes per square metre.
The CF 3850 takes 172 containers: 108 in the hold and 64 on deck. The first combi freighter was taken into service at the end of 2021 and Damen claims its model performs well within requirements set by IMO and port states, making it future proof.
“It is important for us to utilise the resources available in a responsible manner,” said Reederei Gerdes managing partner Nicole Gerdes. “We focus on longevity and sustainability to retain our competitive advantage.”
Reederei Gerdes, with its associated chartering company Over-C GmbH & Co, intends to employ the ship in the European coastal trade. Over-C director Dennis Clavier said, “The size, in combination with its NAABSA notation, makes the CF 3850 a good vessel for calling at smaller tidal ports. The movable bulkheads, which can be used as partial tween-decks, offer flexibility to carry grain, animal feed, fertiliser, steel and also project cargoes.”
Damen Cargo Vessels serves shipowners in shortsea trading with standardised designs for combi freighters, tankers and container feeders, building in stock and where needed to client specification. By 2021, four vessels of the CF 3850 design were built, all of them have been taken into service in the last year and the shipbuilder said it has signed 13 more contracts for vessels of the same design.
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