Royal Bodewes books more business
Illustration of the design of a cargo vessel to be built by Royal Bodewes
(Source: Royal Bodewes)
Netherlands shipbuilder, Royal Bodewes, originally established in 1812, is well-known for the construction of small and increasingly sustainable cargo ships. Over the last decade or so, it has specialised in diesel-electric hybrid ship construction and is preparing to offer fully electric ships in the future. It is attracting a growing number of clients.
At the end of February, the naming and launch of the Visserbank, a 6,300dwt Eco Trader, took place for Dutch owner, Pot Scheepvaart. The occasion followed the shipowner’s order of another similar vessel in January.
Meanwhile, the shipyard has also won another contract for a 5,800dwt Eco Trader for Dutch shipping company, Tasman. This 100m-long vessel, with one large cargo hold, will have an electric propulsion system.
In January, the yard launched and named the Hawaikinui 2, a RoRo cargo vessel built for a regular service in French Polynesia. In the same month the 6,300dwt Marie Lehmann was delivered to German owner, Lehmann Group of Lubeck, following its launch and naming in November.
Just a few weeks later, the German shipowner announced an order two 5,800dwt Royal Bodewes Eco Traders for delivery in 2027 and 2028.
