Damen Shipyards Group has added two larger designs to its Combi Freighter portfolio, introducing the CF 6000 and CF 7000 for operators that need more flexibility across mixed cargo trades.
The new vessels are developed from the CF 5000 platform with an extended midship section. Damen Shipyards Group said the CF 6000 can carry 20% more cargo than the CF 5000, while the CF 7000 increases that figure to 40%.
The designs target operators handling bulk, breakbulk, containers and special cargo within changing trade patterns. Their cargo arrangement includes box-shaped holds, multiple grain bulkheads, tween decks, reinforced tank tops and container fittings.
Both designs are IMO Type 1 compliant for dangerous goods, giving operators more cargo options on the same platform.
Damen Shipyards Group said the vessels are aligned with EU MRV, FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS and IMO requirements. The hull form is intended to cut resistance and support lower fuel use, while the larger size offers more deadweight capacity with similar installed power.
The CF series is compatible with B100 biofuel and can be prepared for hybrid PTO and PTI systems. Battery systems, shore power connection and wind-assisted ventofoils can also be selected as options.
The CF 6000 and CF 7000 will be available in ice-class and non-ice-class versions. Each vessel will also include Damen Shipyards Group’s Triton IoT system to track vessel data and support operating improvements.
The vessels will be built at Damen Shipyards Group’s own and partner yards in Asia. After delivery, warranty and lifecycle services will be handled from the Netherlands.
Remko Bouma, Commercial Director Damen Cargo Vessels, said the new designs are the next step in the company’s cargo vessel portfolio and continue the development path from the CF 3850 and CF 5000. He said the designs allow operators to choose capacity that better fits their operational needs.
