Holland Shipyards signs contract with De Bock Maritiem
Illustration of De Bock’s new type of short-sea vessel (Source: Holland Shipyards)
Holland Shipyards has landed an order to construct two 3,600dwt coasters for Dutch shipping company De Bock Maritiem.
The vessels, designed by Conoship, will transport dry cargo, and the draft makes them suitable for sailings on the river Rhine and other inland waterways. They will measure 88m long and 13.2m wide, with a cargo hold capacity of 5,100m3.
The design of the wind-assisted coasters aims to achieve 50% fewer emissions and the total energy efficiency of the vessels should be 30% above the demands of the Energy Efficiency Design Index. This is achieved by factors including diesel-electric propulsion, optimised propeller and hull shape and very low power requirements. The vessels have a modular-built future-ready design. The generators are located in an accessible space making the vessel suited for future conversions.
The order continues a successful period for Holland Shipyards, following a contract for three multi-purpose coastal freighters of 3,800dwt for Dutch shipping company Hartel Shipping & Chartering in December 2022.
