Wind-assisted CABU III combination carrier commissioned
Baltazar during its official sea trials in July 2026
(Source: KCC)
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) has taken delivery of the third and final third-generation combination carrier in the CABU III newbuilding series. The Baltazar, built at New Yangzi Shipyard in China, has been designed to operate in caustic soda solution trades to Australia, returning with dry bulk commodities.
Klaveness’ CABU fleet now comprises 19 vessels but the latest three-ship series are significantly more efficient than earlier vessels. The Baltazar will have an earnings capacity about 20% higher than first-generation CABU ships as well as a 35% lower carbon footprint, benefiting the Scope 3 emissions of its customers.
In common with sister vessels, Balder and Bastion, the third ship in the series has a range of energy efficiency features including an air lubrication system, a shaft generator, an EcoEGR fuel-optimised main engine, and a Mewis duct.
The Baltazar will also have two bound4blue eSAIL suction sails, making it the first vessel in the KCC fleet to benefit from the power of the wind. The ship is also ‘future ready’ for the use of zero or near-zero fuels in the future.
The vessel’s delivery means that KCC now operates a full fleet of 11 CABU and eight CLEANBU vessels. Following its maiden voyage from China to Australia, KCC will host a customers, partners and industry stakeholders and the vessel’s naming ceremony in Fremantle on September 9.
