On 22 December, Concordia Damen and Ruijven carried out the successful sea trials of a new CDS Tanker 135. The Samenza is the 23rd vessel in Ruijven’s fleet and has now been officially delivered.
Designed by Concordia Damen, the vessel is equipped with a dual piping system and cargo heating. With the Samenza, Ruijven BV has turned to Concordia Damen for the third time. As customary, the Werkendam shipyard delivered the vessel in close cooperation with outfitting partner CCM3 and trusted suppliers and partners.
Ruijven operates a diverse fleet of tankers, coupled units and push boats.
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Dual piping system
The Samenza measures 135 x 11.45 metres and has a deadweight capacity of 3612 tonnes at a draught of 3.30 metres. The optimised design has proven itself extensively and, thanks to the hull’s minimal resistance, offers an efficient speed–power curve. Power is provided by two CAT C32 engines (2 x 709 kW). The propellers are supplied by SIP Marine and the bow thruster by Veth.
What makes the vessel distinctive is its dual piping system, which gives Ruijven the flexibility to transport two different products simultaneously. In addition, a Heatmaster cargo heating system has been installed, used among other things to prevent crystallisation or spoilage of products such as mineral oils.
Bart van Driel, Project Manager at Concordia Damen: ‘We are all proud here at the yard that we were once again able to build a CDS 135; it confirms that this design truly adds value to Dutch inland shipping.’
Picture by Concordia Damen.
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