Deltamarin to design the 14th and 15th E-Flexer

September 09, 2024

China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) has entrusted the Turku-headquartered company with delivering the complete basic and detail design of the two ferries, which will be chartered by the Attica Group.

The multi-fuel, methanol-ready ro-paxes will be equipped with a PTI/PTO variable speed shaft generator setup. They will also have the 'battery notation,' allowing for future use of battery propulsion. The Attica Group has mentioned several other green solutions their E-Flexers will feature: photovoltaics, a battery storage system, an onshore power supply connector, LED lights, a scrubber system, intelligent air conditioning, a bulb rudder, and optimised hull covered by drag-reducing paint.

"These designs incorporate modern technology aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing Attica Group's greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60% per transport work compared to existing vessels, helping to meet both current and future environmental standards," Deltamarin shared in a press brief.

The 239.7 by 27.8 metres newbuilds are scheduled for delivery in April and August 2027 and will sail in the Adriatic Sea, each offering room for 1,500 passengers (across 256 cabins, including four with a balcony) and 3,320 lane metres for cargo.

The Attica Group has also secured an option for two additional E-Flexers.

"This new contract reflects the strong ongoing partnership between Deltamarin, Stena RoRo, and China Merchants Jinling shipyard. The continued interest in the E-Flexer vessels, as evidence by the high number of orders, highlights their value and positions them as the leading solution in their class. We value our longstanding partnership with Stena and CMI and look forward to advancing these projects together," Janne Uotila, Managing Director of Deltamarin, commented.

Per Westling, CEO of Stena RoRo, added, "With Attica and Deltamarin, we have developed the most bespoke E-Flexer concept so far, and this design is a new landmark for highly efficient, cost-effective, and future-proof ro-pax vessels. With the capability of using both conventional fuel, biodiesel, bio- and e-methanol, as well as batteries for propulsion, the shipowner has a vessel that can be operated with zero CO2 emissions in the future. The longstanding and good cooperation between Deltamarin, CMI Jinling (Weihai) Shipyard, and Stena RoRo has again proven most successful."

Ten E-Flexers have been delivered to date.

Photo: Attica Group

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