World’s First LNG-Powered Handysize Bulk Carrier Successfully Launched

Viikki, the new eco-friendly dry cargo vessel of ESL Shipping, part of Aspo Plc, was successfully launched today at the Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China.

“The longstanding work in this project becomes concrete today when we see the vessel floating for the first time. There is still a lot of work ahead before her delivery, but I’m confident that we will get a superb vessel tailored to our needs”, comments Captain Jussi Vaahtikari.

Viikki Launch
Image Credits: eslshipping.com

Viikki is the first LNG-powered handysize bulk carrier in the world and is a forerunner in energy efficiency and eco-friendliness. The 160-meter vessel of 26,000 dwt fueled by liquefied natural gas produces more than 50 percent lower carbon dioxide emissions than vessels of the previous generation.

Viikki Launch-2
Image Credits: eslshipping.com

ESL Shipping’s newbuildings are full of innovations that decrease the environmental footprint of the vessels and result more efficient operations. Vessels have been designed in Finland, and European equipment suppliers account for roughly 60 percent of all vessel systems.

Reference: eslshipping.com

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