Four LNG-fuelled containerships for Brodosplit

The 2,000 teu vessels, classed by DNV GL, will be powered by MAN engines (MAN B&W 8G50ME-C9.5GI) of 11,060kW each running on LNG and diesel. The 24,000dwt vessels will be over 184m long and 27.5m wide, with an operating speed of 18 knots.

According to the shipyard, the efficiency of the engines installed will mean that investment in them is paid back within three years. The engine will be manufactured under license from MAN at Brodosplit’s diesel engine factory. Brodosplit will also manufacture the LNG fuel tanks.

Brodosplit claimed that the new vessel will have an operating cost per mile of four to five times lower than other vessels in the same class.

Tomislav Debeljak, CEO of Brodosplit and owner of Brodosplit Shipping Company, said: “By building these ships we enter a market niche that will enable sustainable business operation, bigger engagement of capacities and acquisition of references for building of ships that will be in higher demand in near future.”

Steel cutting for the vessels began on 12 November last year.