V.Ships France is to technically manage X-Press Feeders’ four methnaol dual-fuel powered container ships (source: X-Press Feeders)
V.Ships France has signed an agreement with Eastaway France, a subsidiary of X-Press Feeders, for the technical management of four methanol-powered dual-fuel vessels
The four newbuild, 1,170-TEU container vessels will sail under the French flag and will operate across Europe. The first vessel will be delivered from the shipyard in summer 2024, and the last by mid-September 2024. These vessels will be the first such vessels operated under the French flag.
V.Ships France managing director Thierry Sarrazin commented, “This opportunity consolidates our expertise in dual-fuel operations, both ashore and on board, and will increase the number of our seafarers with experience of dual-fuel vessels, allowing us to strengthen our offering as we train seafarers to handle methanol.”
Eastaway France Ship Management managing director Jean-François Luiggi said, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Eastaway as we embark on the journey towards sustainable shipping. With V.Ships’ proven expertise in dual-fuel operations and unwavering commitment to service excellence, we are confident in its ability to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our vessels. Together, we are leading the industry by pioneering a new era of more sustainable shipping.”
X-Press Feeders’ first feeder services using dual-fuel vessels powered by green methanol will be on the Rotterdam-Antwerp Bruges-Riga-Klaipeda-Rotterdam and Rotterdam-Antwerp Bruges-Helsinki-Tallinn-Kotka routes starting Q3 2024.
V.Ships France is currently managing six dual-fuel vessels (three LPG and three LNG dual fuel), including two LNG bunker vessels, for which it also manages the LNG bunkering operations.
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