Hapag-Lloyd, one of the giants of German shipping, held a ceremony for the naming of the new LNG container ship,“Damietta Express“, which has a capacity of 23,600 TEU and uses dual fuel for propulsion.
The Damietta Express, the LNG container vessel
The ceremony took place at the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea. This 400-meter-long LNG carrier is the fifth in the company’s Hamburg Express class series. A positive addition to the company’s future projects and services.
Hapag-Lloyd’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) explained that the Damietta Express vessel has advanced and efficient dual-fuel engines. dual-fuel engines. . With an optimized design and multiple innovative features, to meet today’s demands and contribute to the company’s future goals.
The first vessel of this class was the “Berlin Express”, named in October last year. This new class of ships strengthens Hapag-Lloyd’s efforts to achieve an environmentally neutral fleet by 2045. In addition, the use of dual fuel technology allows vessels to operate with non-fossil fuels such as biomethane and e-methane.
On the other hand, the use of LNG will reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 25%. In addition, some components, such as an optimized hull and a highly efficient propeller, will reduce fuel consumption and, consequently, pollutant gas emissions.
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Source: Offshore Energy
Photo: Hapag-Lloyd
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