Hamburg owner Baltrader Capital is expanding its fleet with an order for two eco-cement carriers in China.
Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding will deliver the ships from the end of 2020.
The units will be optimised for the European shortsea trade, Baltrader said.
The CemCoaster and CemClipper will carry 4,650 tons of cargo and will be capable of running on gasoil or LNG.
Brise helping out
Designed by Germany's SDC Ship Design & Consult, technical project management and future technical management will be carried out in cooperation with the Brise Group.
The vessels will feature an automatic self-discharging system from Dutch producer Van Aalst Marine & Offshore, powered alternatively by the main engine’s shaft generator or the auxiliary generators.
"Compared with conventional minibulkers, this closed system offers decisive benefits for the transportation of loose cement, ground granulated blast-furnace slag and fly ash – such as emission free and weatherproof loading and unloading," Baltrader said.
The ice-class 1B ships are equipped with a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) and optimised in their fuel consumption.
The deal will bring the fleet to 12 ships.
