Alewijnse Marine has completed the electric outfitting and automation for the new 114-metre eco-cement carrier Cymbidium.
The sea trials were concluded on 28 November. The new advanced self-unloading cement carrier has been built for shipping company Eureka Shipping by Royal Bodewes Shipyards BV.
Electrical Engineering and Installation
Alewijnse Marine undertook the electrical engineering and installation on board Cymbidium. The project included the engineering, commissioning, delivery and installation of all cabling, lighting, main switchboard, e-motors (such as for the bow thruster), household equipment, transformers, distribution panels, navigation lighting, the bridge console with its various systems, bridge wings, fire detection system, engine room alarm system ALMACS, signal panels and window wipers.
The works took place over fifteen weeks at the outfitting quay of Royal Bodewes in Papenburg.
Self-discharging Cement Carriers
Cymbidium is the sister vessel of the 5700 DWAT cement carrier Furuvik, recently delivered for operations along the Finnish coast. The 7700 DWAT cement carrier Cymbidium will be deployed in the warmer waters of the Caribbean area.
Both vessels are highly advanced, self-discharging cement tankers. All the equipment required for both pneumatic and mechanical unloading is installed on board. This is a capability not usually found on cement carriers of this size, as these are generally converted bulk carriers lacking the facilities needed to discharge themselves.
Reduced Fuel Consumption
Furthermore, the new vessels have been designed to be exceptionally efficient, through features including the sharp cross bow, the streamlined hull below the waterline and the integrated power on board. As a result, the fuel consumption and accompanying emissions are around 20% lower than on comparable ships.
