Damen inks Combi Freighter deal with Belgian shipper

It is the first order that Fast Lines Belgium has placed with Damen Shipyards.

“These will be our first newbuilds and we are confident that the Damen CF 3850 vessels will fit like a glove in the Fast Lines Belgium’s business,” said managing director Catrien Scheers.

“Not only are they economical and efficient, our customers will also be able to see for themselves just how low their fuel consumption and therefore their emissions are. This will give us a valuable commercial advantage.”

Before placing the order with Damen, Fast says the company reviewed all the options to see how best to reduce emissions and make cost savings.

With its Triton Remote monitoring system and reportedly the lowest energy efficiency design index in the short sea cargo vessel market, Fast believed the CF 3850 fitted the bill for small and medium-sized ship owners.

“We are delighted to welcome Fast Lines Belgium into the Damen family,” said Luc Joos, sales manager Belgium at Damen Shipyards. “They reviewed all the options available to them in detail before opting for the CF 3850. We are confident that their new vessels will deliver the performance that they and their customers seek.”