On November 20th, 2024, the first new 15600DWT Heavy Load Carrier “Rotra Futura” developed and manufactured by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard for European client, Amasus Shipping which taken place with succeed launching.
The main particulars approx. with L.O.A.167.6 m、Breadth MLD.26 m and moulded depth 11.3 m, with a deck loading area of 3,500 square meters, equipped with three advanced Liebherr cranes, a unique 1500T heavy load stern door and spud pole system, which can carry out the loading and unloading for Wind turbine components under limited dock conditions. It is equipped with a unique gantry system, which can load Wind turbine components, large blades and provide multi-layers, with great flexibility in cargo loading and unloading.
The ship is an energy-saving ship with hydro-optimized hull shapes, equipped with Wartsila advanced propulsion system, to meet IMO Tier III highest standard exhaust gas purification and environmental protection system, and adopt the main engine fresh water heat recovery technology to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by 15%, making it be one of the best ship types in the world today.
The ship’s strong loading and transportation capacity and excellent performance of energy saving and environmental protection will adapt to the increasing size and weight requirements of the next generation of Offshore Wind turbine components, providing a powerful guarantee for shipowners in the global competition in the transportation of Offshore Wind turbine components.