Royal T Shipyards has laid the keel of Hull 379, the second vessel in the pioneering GADUS series of 5600-DWT dry cargo ships. The vessels are being built for Navigare Shipping of the Faroe Islands.
Following the lead vessel Hav Leiti, Hull 379 continues the roll-out of this forward-thinking GADUS series.
The ceremony was steeped in tradition and symbolic meaning. A specially engraved coin, presented by the client, was welded onto the tanktop of the vessel – a maritime custom meant to bring good fortune and safe journeys at sea. Adding a personal and heartfelt touch, a second engraved coin was placed onto the ship’s support frame.
‘The keel laying of the second GADUS vessel marks continued momentum in our journey toward clean and capable cargo shipping,’ says Thecla Bodewes, CEO of Royal T Shipyards. ‘Every milestone we reach together with Navigare strengthens our shared values and vision.’
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Diesel-electric propulsion
Designed with sustainability and performance in mind, the GADUS vessels feature a diesel-electric propulsion system powered by four generator sets, paired with a fixed-pitch propeller in a nozzle for excellent fuel efficiency and manoeuvrability. The ships are built to meet IMO Tier-3 standards and are fitted with a sewage treatment plant to ensure environmentally responsible operation, especially in the Baltic region.
Additional innovations include a shore power transformer for emission-free discharging in ports, an electric self-discharger on a wagon for efficient cargo handling, and a high cubic cargo hold to accommodate a wide variety of cargo types. Engineered entirely in-house by Royal T Shipyards, the vessels are equipped with advanced automation systems to deliver top-tier reliability and operational control.
Álvur Højgaard, CEO of Navigare Shipping: ‘Laying the keel of our second GADUS vessel is a proud and exciting step. We’re building not just ships — but a legacy of smarter, greener shipping for generations to come.’
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Delivery in 2026
The vessel will be delivered in 2026, following that of the first vessel in the series, the Hav Leiti, with sister ships to follow. In total, the series consists of four vessels.
Pictures by Royal T Shipyards.
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