The arrival of the Carbon Destroyer 1 at the Dutch port of Delfzijl marks a significant step forward in the development of the first vessel specialized in the offshore transport of liquefied carbon dioxide. offshore transport of liquefied carbon dioxide built in Europe. built in Europe.
This CO₂ carrier, a work of engineering derived from the concept. EasyMax conceptconcept , has been transferred from the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard for final fitting-out prior to commencing operations in the North Sea.
Precise maneuvering in extreme conditions
The move, supported by Royal Wagenborg’s tugs, was a technical challenge due to the limited clearance in the 16-meter-wide locks. At 149.95 meters long and 15.90 meters wide, the Carbon Destroyer 1 is now the largest vessel ever built inside the northern Dutch dykes.
Its design is optimized to transport up to 5,000 tons of liquefied CO₂, with a volumetric capacity in excess of 625,000 cubic feet.
Carbon Destroyer 1 ready for the North Sea
In the coming days, the installation of critical systems will be completed, such as cryogenic tanksThe installation of a class 2 dynamic positioning system, retractable thrusters and a class 2 dynamic positioning system will be completed in the next few days.
These components will enable the vessel to operate with precision during the transport of captured carbon from industrial facilities to geological storage points on the seabed, within the framework of the Greensand project promoted by INEOS Energy.
A partnership that strengthens the energy transition
The operation of the vessel is part of a multi-year contract between Royal Wagenborg and INEOS, signed with the institutional backing of the kings of the Netherlands and Denmark. This collaboration seeks to facilitate CO₂ maritime logistics as part of European climate mitigation strategies. Royal Wagenborg thus reinforces its role as a provider of sustainable solutions for the offshore industry.
Source and photo: Royal Wagenborg
