Damen wins Feyz Group Combi Freighter order

This latest order comes just four weeks after a contract was signed for three CF 3850s.

“Due to the positive market reaction to our recent order from Damen, we have decided not to wait and will proceed with renewing our fleet without wasting any time,” Engin Aynaci, general manager of Feyz Group.

“With these new orders, we are enhancing the versatility of our fleet, while simultaneously maintaining interchangeability and improving reliability, thanks to Damen’s standardisation philosophy.”

Sharing much of the CF 3850’s core design, the 86.60m CF 5000 has a hold capacity of 7,000m³ and carry up to 164 teu.

It also offers the option of configuring four tween decks to form two bulkheads in the hold for even greater versatility. The tank top is also certified to carry loads up to 15 tonnes per square metre and the vessel has classification approval for dangerous goods and loading aground.

The ABC 6DZC engine type is the same as that in the smaller CF 3850, but in the CF 5000 it runs at higher revs with 1000 rpm delivering 1326 kilowatts. For those operators looking to further reduce their emissions, a number of options are available including wind-assisted propulsion.

Built at Damen Yichang Shipyard in China, the Combi Freighter family has five models ranging from the Combi Coaster 2750 up to the Combi Freighter 8200.

“We are delighted that the Feyz Group has returned with SLPLUS Holding to us so soon after their recent order for the three CF 3850s,” said Damen regional sales director, Boran Bekbulat. “We greatly value their commitment to a long-term relationship with the Damen Group.”

The vessels are scheduled for delivery at the end of 2024.