Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has launched and christened the Iana, a diesel-electric propelled multi-purpose vessel and the first vessel in the SALMO series. The vessel is being built for Transtal Shipping.
The 5050-DWT dry cargo vessel has been fully developed by Thecla Bodewes Shipyards‘ in-house design team. The vessel was built in the Netherlands.
The innovative 2999-GT Iana fits into Transtal Shipping‘s sustainable fleet renewal strategy. Transtal is based in Appingedam, the Netherlands, and is a short-sea shipping company. The diesel-electric propelled SALMO is equipped with three generator sets of 532 bkW each and a divided power with two electric motors of 600 ekW each, resulting in competitive fuel consumption figures.
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32% below IMO EEDI phase 3
The SALMO series is one of the latest product lines of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards and consists of a modular built innovative diesel-electric dry cargo vessel design with deadweight capacities between 5050-6500 DWT. The state-of-the-art vessels are based on sustainable shipping solutions and are over 32 per cent below the current IMO EEDI phase 3 requirements.
The SALMO offers advantages due to its highly efficient hull shape combined with a reliable diesel-electric propulsion system. The hull shape has been specially developed for this type of propulsion and incorporates all the knowledge and experience gained from previously built vessels and the larger LABRAX series (7280 DWT). Furthermore, the vessel meets all the requirements of a dry cargo vessel with a highly efficient cargo hold, low fuel consumption and low emissions and low OPEX.
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Modular propulsion system
With its modular installed diesel-electric propulsion system, the SALMO is ready for the energy transition and for future alternative fuels such as methanol or hydrogen. Space has been reserved on board for alternative energy sources without having to replace the electric propulsion system. This makes the SALMO a pioneer when it comes to future-proof and intelligent on-board propulsion systems.
With a length of 87.30 metres, a beam of 13.70 metres and a draught of 6.30 metres, the vessel offers a cargo capacity of 5050 DWT and a generous volume of 208,360 cuft (5900 m3).
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Launch and christening
The launch ceremony witnessed the traditional christening, as Iana was named and blessed by her godmother, marking the vessel’s readiness to embark on its maiden voyage. The event was attended by friends and family of the godmother, representatives from Transtal Shipping, Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, and other key stakeholders who shared the excitement surrounding this significant achievement.
Thecla Bodewes, CEO of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards: ‘We are especially grateful to Alara being the godmother of this ship and her team at Transtal Shipping together with Van Dam Shipping. Their vision, confidence and support were key to making this project happen. We are thankful for the close partnership we have built with them. Our friendship between three family companies. The way we worked and still work together in full confidence to make this new-build project a success. The beginning of again a new generation of short-sea shipping for sustainable, smart shipping.’
Picture by Slane Photography.
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