Finnish shipping company Langh Ship has celebrated a keel laying ceremony for its first of three new 1,200 TEU container ships.
The keel for the newbuilding no. H1038 was laid at PaxOcean Engineering Zhoushan Co.Ltd (POEZ), China.
The ship measures 146.85m in length, 27.00m in breadth, 14.10m in depth and 8.75m in draught, and was developed by Langh Ship in co-operation with Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI). It is equipped with a two-stroke, slow-speed main engine for optimal fuel efficiency, complemented by a hybrid scrubber.
“Our commitment to innovation is further underscored by its readiness for integration with Langh Tech’s carbon capture system and LanghBW Systems for ballast water management,” PaxOcean said on social media.
The shipbuilder added that the main engine can operate on biofuel as soon as it becomes available on a larger scale.
What is more, the ship will be prepared for shore power connection and a hybrid solution including batteries.
It is optimized for carrying 45ft containers both in the holds and on deck, offering versatility and efficiency in cargo handling. It will be built to Finnish/Swedish ICE Class 1A standards.
Back in 2022, Langh Ship ordered the three feeder ships from the Chinese shipbuilder. The units are intended for container traffic in Europe.
The newbuild trio will be named Ingrid, Lene and Martta, data provided by VesselsValue shows. The Federmax ships are scheduled for delivery in August 2024, November 2024 and February 2025, respectively. Each unit has a market value of about $20 million.