The Carbon Destroyer 1 was transported from the ship building yard of Royal Niestern Sander to the Dutch port of Delfzijl on 22 September. It is the largest type of ship ever built on the landward side of the dikes in the north of the Netherlands.
Article and picture by Royal Wagenborg.
The move to Delfzijl marks another major step in the construction of the first European built dedicated offshore CO2 carrier.
Assisted by various Wagenborg tugs, the Carbon Destroyer 1 – measuring 149.95 metres in length and 15.90 metres in beam – was safely assisted through the 16-metre wide sea locks to the port of Delfzijl, leaving only minimal clearance.
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Based on EasyMax design
The CO2 carrier EasyMax – based on the award-winning EasyMax ship type – was designed to maximise cargo intake without expanding overall dimensions or tonnage. With a hold volume exceeding 625,000 cft the vessel is designed to carry about 5000 tonnes of liquified CO2. This vessel type represents a breakthrough in fuel-efficient ship design for the shipping and offshore market.
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Greensand carbon capture and storage project
In the upcoming period the vessel will be prepared for its carbon capture and storage duties on the Danish North Sea. Various specialised and highly sophisticated systems and equipment will be installed, including CO2 storage tanks, retractable thrusters and a dynamic positioning 2 system.
This will enable safe and efficient transport of captured carbon dioxide from industrial emitters to permanent storage facilities in the ambitious Greensand project led by INEOS Energy. As such, this vessel will play an integral role in enabling large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects that are essential for Europe’s climate strategy.
Last year, INEOS and Royal Wagenborg signed a multi-year contract for the deployment of this groundbreaking CO2 carrier, in the presence of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM King Frederik of Denmark.
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Commitment to the energy transition
With the CO2 carrier initiative, Royal Wagenborg is demonstrating how shipping can play a decisive role in the energy transition. By delivering vessels that align with the EU and IMO’s emission reduction targets, the company empowers offshore, energy, and industrial partners to transport cargo and captured CO2 in the most sustainable way possible.
Picture: Carbon Destroyer 1 passing through the sea locks to Delfzijl with only centimetres to spare (photo by Royal Wagenborg).
