On 7 October, Damen Shipyards Group delivered its latest Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to family owned German shipping company Reederei Gerdes. The delivery of the vessel, named Holger G, took place during a ceremony at the Bason Shipyard in Vietnam.
The proven vessel design has been optimised for modern operations and features optimal efficiency and maximum cargo capacity. With its box-shaped hold, combined with multiple positioning options for the two grain bulkheads and tween deck, the vessel provides exceptional flexibility for transporting both bulk and breakbulk cargo.
Designed and engineered in Drachten, the Netherlands, and built to Damen’s high standards in Vietnam, the CF 3850 comes with full aftersales support from the Netherlands.
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Eleven Damen vessels, two more underway
There is a longstanding cooperation between Damen and Reederei Gerdes, with Damen having delivered eleven vessels to the company over the years. The latest delivery prior to this one was the CF 3850 Helga G. in July this year. In the development of its vessels, Damen has taken into account feedback from Reederei Gerdes, making design modifications to enhance onboard living and working conditions.
Remko Bouma, Commercial Director of Damen Cargo Vessels: ‘We are proud to continue our collaboration with Reederei Gerdes, and we look forward to delivering the following two vessels currently under construction in Vietnam.’
The vessels he mentions will be operated by over-C, a company founded as a partnership between Reederei Gerdes and Dennis Clavier. Over-C has specialised in coaster chartering across Europe for more than twenty years.
Picture: Combi Freighter 3850 Holger G. (photo by Damen).
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