Mibau Stema Group orders two new self-unloading vessels

Based on the proven blueprint of the MV Starnes and MV Fjordnes delivered in 2020–2021, the new vessels will feature significant design enhancements to meet growing customer demands and evolving environmental standards.

Key vessel highlights:

• Increased cargo capacity: +3500 t compared to Starnes/Fjordnes, enabling each vessel to transport approximately 2.5 million tpy.
• Wider beam: Increased from 29 m to 32 m, allowing greater cargo planning flexibility per hold.
• Enhanced discharging system: Capable of self-discharging at 5500 tph with a modified boom system.
• Dual-fuel propulsion: Equipped with engines capable of running on B100 biofuel from day one, with the flexibility to switch to green methanol as it becomes available.
• Optimised hull design: Improved underwater lines for greater fuel efficiency.
• These advances will deliver not only increased efficiency and capacity but also greater fuel flexibility and reduced emissions.

CEO statement

“Our investment in these two new vessels is a clear commitment to our customers, our partners, and our environmental goals,” said Claus Boisen, CEO of Mibau Stema Group. “By increasing capacity, improving operational flexibility, and introducing the latest in fuel technology, we are securing our long-term growth and ensuring that Mibau Stema remains the leading and most sustainable choice for aggregate shipping.”

The vessels will be built in partnership with Mibau Stema’s co-shareholder Hartmann family and Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) in the Chengxi Shipyard and are expected to enter service in a 3-month window progressively from September 2028. They will join Mibau Stema’s modern self-unloading fleet, which plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality aggregates to markets across Northern and Western Europe.

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