Highly efficient vessels surpassing
international standards defined by new legislation for “eco-ships” have
been designed, widely anticipating the CO2 emissions limits that will be
implemented from 1 January 2025.
The d’Amico Group,
one of the world's leaders within the international shipping industry,
launched four new state of the art “eco-ship” vessels today in Ulsan,
Korea, designed in collaboration with the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
The four
new units will be added to the fleet of tankers belonging to d’Amico
Tankers Ltd, 100% owned by d’Amico International Shipping, guaranteeing
significant results in terms of energetic efficiency, and therefore the
related economic performance of the vessels, as well as reduction in
emissions.
The “Eco
Tankers” project envisioned by the d’Amico Group and carried out in
close collaboration with the Korean dockyard marks a turning point for
the maritime transport industry: by integrating the technical skills of
d’Amico and the building experience of the dockyard, emerged the unique
design of these vessels allowing them to obtain an average saving of 6
tons of fuel per day (for vessels with a full load and a constant speed
of 14 knots) and the consequent 20% reduction of CO2 emissions.
“We are
proud to open the year with the launch of the first four vessels built
in collaboration with the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard – stated Paolo d’Amico,
President of the d’Amico Group – which represent a unique opportunity.
This collaboration has enabled the creation of what we may define the
latest generation of eco-ship vessels, that will allow us to further
increase our competitiveness and leadership in the international
shipping industry. The plan for new launches does not end here, during
2014 the group will launch other new vessels also in the dry cargo
business area.”
The four
new RINA classified vessels, whose purchase orders were already reported
in July and September 2012, amounting to a total of USD 127 million,
“christened” Cielo di Gaeta, Cielo di New York, High Freedom and High
Discovery, are all 183 meters long and 32 meters wide.
On a
technical level, the design includes several new features that favor
reduced motion resistance and increased propulsive efficiency, as well
as the choice of the latest generation motors with a high reduction of
specific consumptions. Moreover, important innovations for navigation
safety have been introduced to the vessels.
In terms
of trade, the first two vessels will transport a load of 40,000 dwt, the
other two 50,000 dwt. They will be used primarily to transport refined
petroleum products and they have all been already chartered to big
international players.
With the
addition of these four new vessels, the d’Amico Group fleet reaches 47
owned units (24 Tankers e 23 Dry) and 33.5 chartered units (19.5 Tankers
and 14 Dry).
The
d’Amico Group thus confirms its constant efforts in technological
development, also showing great anticipation in relation to the
international energy efficiency standards that all maritime transport
operators will have to comply by 2025.
These
choices place the d’Amico fleet among the youngest and most innovative
internationally, with increasing attention towards environmental impact:
factors that improve its competitive position and ability to act among
the main players of the international trade hubs.
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http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/dAmico-Group-Launches-Four-New-EcoShip-Vessels-2014-01-16/
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