Concordia Damen has delivered another CDS Tanker 110, a tanker type it builds in stock due to its reliability and cargo capacity.
VOF Generation has taken delivery of its new vessel, mts Generation, and will deploy it for the transport of mineral oils on the Rhine River. The CDS Tanker 110 has been developed with a focus on efficiency, operational reliability, and sustainability.
Measuring 110 metres in length, 11.45 metres in beam, and with a loaded draught of 3.30 metres, the vessel offers an impressive cargo capacity of 2,868 tonnes. This is approximately 200 tonnes more than comparable ship types on the market.
The mts Generation is not only suitable for shallow-water operations. It is also reportedly environmentally friendly, considering the amount of cargo transported per tonne.
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The mts Generation is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system, featuring Equadrives from Verhaar Omega and a battery pack from EST-Floattech.
EMS carried out the integration of the complete propulsion system and the onboard electrical installation.
This configuration reportedly ensures quieter, cleaner, and more efficient operation, with peak loads being smartly managed by the battery capacity.
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Danny Mourik, Co-Owner of VOF Generation, said: “For us, it was important that this tanker is a proven model: reliable and efficient. Above all, the fact that we can transport no less than 2,868 tonnes of cargo at 3.30 metres draught is a major advantage.
“It also fits perfectly with our own business model: taking that extra step. The result is a vessel with which we enter service with full confidence.”
Last month, BAR Technologies confirmed a landmark order for its WindWings propulsion system to be installed on two new LR2 dual-fuel tankers. This marks one of the first confirmed large-scale wind propulsion deployments on this critical vessel class.
