October 9, 2024 – Deltamarin has partnered with ESL Shipping in the development of methanol-fueled multipurpose vessels, designed to meet diverse logistical needs across global shipping routes. The new contract covers the complete basic and detail design of four vessels, with several optional vessels.

Deltamarin has worked closely with ESL Shipping on the concept design of the new vessels and, under the new contract, will continue to provide support throughout the entire design lifecycle until the project’s completion.

The vessels are optimized for key trade routes on the Baltic Sea region and transatlantic crossings, with the flexibility to operate on Great Lakes in the United States and Canada. They are designed for exceptional adaptability, capable of transporting practically any type of cargo, including containers, bulk materials, project cargo, timber, and paper products.

Their innovative design features an accommodation block at the bow, allowing long project cargo to extend over the stern, further highlighting the vessel’s adaptability. By integrating tweendecks to maximize capacity, the vessels can transport a variety of mixed cargo when needed. Their flexible design enables the vessels to respond to evolving logistical demands while ensuring operational efficiency, with the capability to operate using alternative fuels from day one.

This project marks an excellent continuation of our longstanding partnership with ESL Shipping, following successful collaborations such as the Haaga and Viikki general dry cargo ships, which were awarded by the Clean Shipping Index (CSI) for their exceptional environmental performance and innovative design features. The new vessels continue to stand out due to their one-of-a-kind design and exceptional versatility, further strengthening our shared commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in the global shipping industry.

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About Deltamarin
Deltamarin Group provides ship design, offshore engineering, and construction support for the marine and offshore industries worldwide. The services include the full range of consulting, design, and engineering as well as procurement, support for construction and installation. The Group employs around 400 experts in its own and associated companies located in Europe and Asia. Deltamarin is part of China Merchants Group. deltamarin.com

About ESL Shipping
ESL Shipping is the leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic region. ESL Shipping’s competitive edge is based on its ability to responsibly secure product and raw material transportation for industries and energy production all year around, even in difficult weather conditions. The shipping company loads and unloads large ocean liners at sea as a special service. ESL Shipping Ltd has been in business for over 70 years and is a subsidiary of Aspo Plc. The combined fleet of ESL Shipping and AtoB@C Shipping consists of over 40 vessels with cargo capacity ranging from 4,000 to 56,000 dwt. eslshipping.com