KCC celebrates naming of new combination carrier
The Baltazar was christened in Fremantle, Australia
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Norway’s Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) ASA has named its new 83,300dwt combination carrier, Baltazar, the third and final ship in its CABU series of third-generation newbuildings. The vessel was built at New Yangzi Shipyard in China, and the naming ceremony took place on completion of its maiden voyage to Fremantle in Western Australia this week.
The ship is designed to carry caustic soda and other liquid cargoes into Australia from the Far East, mainly China, for the production of aluminium. It will then load bulk ores including aluminum, bauxite, iron ore, and grain for return voyages.
Like its two sisters, Baltazar has a range of energy-efficiency features including air lubrication, a shaft generator, an EcoCGR fuel-optimised engine, and a Becker Marine Systems Mewis Duct. It also has two bound4blue suction sails and is ready for new marine fuels in the future.
KCC’s Engebret Dahm, CEO, said: “Today marks an important milestone for KCC as we celebrate the naming of MV Baltazar following her maiden voyage into Australia. Australia has been a core pillar of our combination carrier business for decades. Our third-generation CABUs represent a new era in KCC’s service to and from Australia and will continue supporting efficient and reliable transportation for our Australian customers across some of the country’s most important industrial supply chains.”
