Last night, inland LNG tanker Greenstream was selected Ship of the Year, followed by loud cheering from the Peters Shipyards sponsor table at the Maritime Awards Gala.
It surpassed the other two nominees, hopper dredger Reimerswaal and Pilot Station Vessel Polaris. Although the nominated ships were all very different and innovative in their own way, jury president Arie Peterse also stated that all ships came into being through a close relationship with the future owner or charterer. Therefore innovations also take place in the ship designing process.
LNG Exclusively
The Greenstream sails on LNG exclusively. The double hull tanker for mineral oils and chemicals has been equipped with the so-called IJsselhuid, which prevents spilling in a collision. Apart from the innovative propulsion, the ship also has an innovative layout and colouring.
Peters Shipyards has built the ship for Interstream Barging. Since the beginning of this year, the ship sails for Shell.
Other Nominees
The Loodswezen’s (Dutch pilot organisation) new Pilot Station Vessel Polaris was designed in cooperation with shipyard, research institutes and suppliers. It increases the Dutch ports’ accessibility as it can stay out at sea in heavier conditions.
Hopper dredger Reimerswaal is characterised by capacity, speed, multi functionality and efficiency. A ship designed and built by relatively small players in the market, but with vision and boldness.
The award was presented by jury president Peterse at the Maritime Awards Gala at “De Broodfabriek” in Rijswijk, the Netherlands, on 31 October.
More Entries Possible
Former jury president and SWZ Maritime editor Willem de Jong commented that given the innovative quality of maritime industry, there could have been more than entries than the eleven they received. 'Although less entries do make it easier for us,' he said. Perhaps the selection process will be more difficult next year,
