MV VERTOM PATTY, FIRST IN A SERIES OF SIX 7,000 DWT MULTI PURPOSE VESSELS SUCCESFULLY DELIVERED TO VERTOM GROUP

17/01/2023

The team of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards is pleased to announce the official delivery and handing over of MV VERTOM PATTY to the Vertom Group

MV VERTOM PATTY is the first in a series of six 7,000 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo vessels to be built by the Dutch yard. The newbuilding vessels are ordered by the Vertom Group, one of the leading short sea shipping operators within Europe.

The official delivery of the vessel took place at the Thecla Bodewes Shipyards facility in Harlingen. A series of sea trials conducted in the North Sea proved that the vessel is capable of exceeding her contract specifications. The sophisticated and modular designed diesel-electric propulsion system is a further example of the shipyard’s focus on delivering future proof sustainable vessels by using innovative solutions. With her innovative hull design and diesel-electric propulsion system there is no doubt that the MV Vertom Patty will turn heads wherever she goes.

“MV Vertom Patty is a great addition to our fleet,” says Arjan de Jong, CEO of Vertom Group.

“Her size and volume in combination with her extremely low fuel consumption numbers perfectly matches our company targets to reduce carbon intensity by 40% by 2030. After the successful sea trials, we are glad to see she is ready for her maiden voyage.”

“This is a big step, and a proud day, for us,” commented Thecla Bodewes, CEO of Thecla Bodewes Shipyards. “The combination of partners that came together to construct these high specification vessels, designed to trade safely and efficiently in the challenging short-sea shipping market conditions, is truly remarkable. Our ships are ready for the energy transition and demonstrate again that Dutch technology is leading the world.”

Along with its 118.83m length over all, a beam of 14.30m and a 6.23m draft, these 7,000dwt vessels are especially developed to Vertom Group’s requirements for providing tailor-made shipping solutions for their clients. The completely box-shaped cargo holds ensure optimal loading flexibility and maximum cargo intake. The detailed engineering is, performed by Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, in close collaboration with Groot Ship Design. The CFD optimization of the hull design was performed for a fuel-efficient speed-power performance, powered by a future proof modular electric propulsion system. This system distributes the vessel’s energy load more efficiently, by using several smaller engines that adjust to the current sailing profile for the most efficient combustion.

This hybrid concept is designed to be ready for future developments, by means of the ability to make the vessel’s propulsion methanol-electric or hydrogen-electric.

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