MV Iana delivered: Fuel efficient, future-proof and ready to go

The Netherlands-based Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has rolled the red carpet for MV Iana, the 5,050 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose vessel constructed for compatriot short-sea shipping company Transtal Shipping.

With the delivery ceremony wrapped up, MV Iana is now reportedly set to be chartered by Dutch shipowner and operator Royal Wagenborg.

The 5,900 cbm newbuild boasts a length of 87.30 meters, a beam of 13.70 meters and a draught of 6.30 meters, with a gross tonnage of 2,999 GT.

As disclosed, MV Iana is the inaugural ship of the yard’s diesel-electric propelled SALMO series, a vessel design said to have been built with energy and fuel efficiency as well as sustainability in mind. According to Thecla Bodewes, the series, which spans capacities between 5,050 dwt and 6,500 dwt, is over 32% below the current IMO EEDI phase 3 requirement.

As explained by the shipyard’s representatives, the SALMO vessel batch is fitted with three 532bkW generator sets and a divided power with two electric 600 ekW motors, which is believed to allow for ‘efficient’ fuel consumption.

What is more, it was disclosed that MV