AtoB@C Shipping christens newest hybrid vessel

Swedish transport company AtoB@C Shipping recently held a formal naming ceremony for its newest hybrid electric cargo vessel.

Electramar is the first in a series of 12 plug-in hybrid vessels ordered by AtoB@C. Parent company ESL Shipping said the series was developed to be capable of generating up to 50 per cent fewer CO2 emissions compared to the present generation of vessels, thanks to its shore power connectivity, large battery installation, and improved cargo intake.

The vessel is designed to carry a wide range of bulk and breakbulk products such as steel, forest products, fertilisers, and project cargo.

Electramar has a long unobstructed deck, which allows loading more deck cargo and longer project cargo compared to the current vessels in the AtoB@C fleet.

Stellamar, the second vessel in the series, is currently underway from India to Europe via the Cape of Good Hope. The production of the ninth ship in the series, Fleximar, commenced in April with a steel-cutting ceremony.

Electramar and its sisters were built by Chowgule and Company of India.