Norwegian shipping company K. Sætre Rederi has ordered a fully electric cargo vessel to be built by Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes.
The vessel will operate along Norway’s coastal route, transporting steel products on behalf of local steel producer 7 Steel Nordic. Her delivery is scheduled for March 2028.
With a length of 70 metres and a deadweight of approximately 3,600, the vessel will feature a 13.3MWh battery system that can deliver a range of more than 270 nautical miles. Electrical integration will be delivered by Seam.
The vessel will sail under the Norwegian flag and will comply with Norwegian crew terms and conditions.
Royal Bodewes said the advanced hull design and hydrodynamics will lead to minimum resistance, while smart energy management systems for optimal battery performance, in combination with a high-efficiency propeller design, will reduce energy consumption and increase the endurance of the vessel when sailing on batteries.
"With this electric range, we can operate [on] large parts of the Norwegian coastline fully electric without emissions, largely relying on existing charging infrastructure,” said Åge Sætre, Owner and Technical Manager of K. Sætre Rederi.
