Germany Invests In Cargill-Chartered Damen Combi Freighter 3850 Vessels

The German government has granted a subsidy for the completion of Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 ships, which Swiss freight intermediary Cargill intends to charter.

The subsidy, a component of the Namkü directive of the German government, wants to modernise ships and lower emissions from the nation’s coastal fleet.

Minister Volker Wissing gave the subsidy to the German joint venture Gerdes Green during a Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport ceremony.

Consequently, Gerdes Green intends to make investments to improve the efficiency of the new CF 3850 vessels, one of which will be the addition of a battery-driven driving system.

By using this novel technique, the ships can run entirely on electricity for brief periods, especially when approaching ports and passing through densely populated areas, thereby minimising local emissions.

Another way to cut CO2 emissions is by using B100 biodiesel in the design of the vessels. They will also have a 130kW shore connection, resulting in no emissions while anchored.

Gerdes Green’s managing partner, Nicole Gerdes, emphasised the funding’s beneficial effects on supply chain sustainability. She discussed the importance of the company’s goal of having a climate-neutral fleet. The subsidy shows that the partnership between Cargill, Gerdes Green, and Damen Cargo Vessels has received backing.

Developed in collaboration with Gerdes Green and Cargill, the hybrid version of the vessels represents a significant advancement in Europe’s efforts to decarbonise short-sea shipping.

As a three-decade coaster industry leader, Reederei Gerdes has been operating Damen CF 3850 vessels and fostering the growth of environmentally friendly, low-emission fleets.

Reference- Offshore Energy

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