AtoB@C Shipping’s newbuilding campaign has pressed on with the delivery of Biomar on June 16.
The delivery brings the number of 5,400 dwt plug-in hybrid newbuildings in the fleet to seven. In total AtoB@C, which is a part of ESL Shipping, will take delivery of 12 vessels from Indian yard Chowgule & Company.
In conjunction with the delivery of Biomar, the construction of the final vessel in the series, Luxomar, commenced on June 17 with a steel-cutting ceremony. The eighth vessel, Ventumar, was launched on May 30 and is currently undergoing outfitting in preparation for delivery during the third quarter of 2025.
“We are thrilled to welcome Biomar into our fleet. With each new vessel, we are building a greener future for shortsea shipping in Europe,” said commercial director Frida Rowland.
The vessels are equipped with 1 MWh battery pack and shore power connectivity. The principle is similar to hybrid cars: vessels are able to sail in electric mode for short distances and at sea battery pack helps to optimise engine load of the main engine and provides extra power if needed such as in ice conditions. Batteries can be charged from the shore or at sea by the main engine. AtoB@C said these vessels are able to run on different renewable diesel blends such as Neste Marine 0.1 Co-processed.
In March 2025, AtoB@C took delivery of its newbuild vessel Terramar in Goa, India.
