Dutch builder Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has delivered the first vessel in its new SALMO multipurpose vessel series to Appingedam-headquartered short-sea shipping operator Transtal Shipping. Christened MV Iana, the vessel features a hybrid diesel-electric powertrain but has also been future-proofed for the addition of e-fuels including hydrogen, ammonia and methanol.
MV Iana was designed in-house by Thecla Bodewes, and her features include a length of 87.3m, a breadth of 13.7m, a draught of 6.3m and a cargo capacity of 5,050dwt, equivalent to 5,900m3.
The propulsion system aboard MV Iana comprises three gensets, rated 532bkW apiece, and a pair of 600kWe electric motors. The yard reports that the newbuild is fully compliant with IMO EEDI Phase 3 requirements, and has exceeded the Phase 3 benchmarks by more than 32%. These requirements call for vessels to achieve a minimum 30-50% reduction in CO2 emissions, depending on vessel type.
Thecla Bodewes adds: “[The vessel’s] innovative hull design, specifically optimised for diesel-electric propulsion, ensures low OPEX while maintaining high cargo efficiency. These advancements allow shipowners to achieve long-term profitability while meeting stringent environmental standards.” MV Iana will commence her working life chartered domestically by Royal Wagenborg.
Thecla Bodewes unveiled the SALMO concept at Nor-Shipping 2023, held in Oslo. The series incorporates a “modular architecture” and is offered in two variants, with deadweight capacities of 5,050dwt and 6,500dwt. The latter version features two cargo holds, for a total volume of 9,800m3, and a length of 118.5m.
