AtoB@C Shipping: Eighth plug-in hybrid newbuild delivered

AtoB@C Shipping, a Sweden-based subsidiary of Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping, has taken delivery of Ventumar, the eighth vessel in its pioneering series of twelve plug-in hybrid coasters.

The battery hybrid newbuilding belongs to the Green Coaster series, which has been described as “a major leap forward” in energy-efficient maritime transport.

Each 5,400 dwt vessel is equipped with advanced battery technology and shore-side electricity solutions, enabling emission-free and quiet port operations.

“Ventumar is another strong step towards our vision of sustainable shortsea shipping. These vessels are not only technologically advanced but also a clear signal to our customers and partners that sustainability and operational excellence can go hand in hand,”Frida Rowland, Commercial Director at AtoB@C Shipping, commented.

In June this year, the company accepted delivery of its seventh 5,400 dwt plug-in hybrid newbuilding, Biomar.

The ninth vessel of the series, Fleximar, was launched at the beginning of September ahead of planned delivery later this