(With downloadable infographic) Developments in inland shipping are ongoing with the Bon Jovi as one of its latest feats.
This hybrid, diesel electric vessel is environmentally friendly in itself, but has been built 'battery or fuel cell ready'. In future, the vessel can therefore become even more environmentally friendly.
Gouwe Trajectory
Nedcargo ordered the vessel from Concordia Shipbuilding and CCM3 and it was delivered on 9 September. The vessel was specifically designed for the "Gouwe" trajectory with locks and bridges that limit vessel size. After hydrodynamic calculations performed by Marin, the hull was optimised which allows the ship to transport ten 40 ft containers more than conventional ships sailing this trajectory: The ship can now carry 52 of these containers in three layers.
Its double walled hull can carry 960 tonnes of ballast water allowing it to pass the railway bridge near Gouda with three layers of containers, even when they are empty.
The Bon Jovi is discussed in detail in SWZ|Maritime's October issue. Subscribers can read it online now.
'Gouwenaar' Infographic
Nedcargo is further developing this vessel type – which has been named "Gouwenaar-2" – into what is to become the "Gouwenaar 3.0". This infographic (PDF) shows some of its key features.
Picture: The Bon Jovi can carry 52 40 ft containers instead of the 42 conventional vessels can carry on the Gouwe trajectory (by Concordia Group).
