World’s largest ice-rated ConRo launched
The world’s largest ice-rated ConRo vessel has been named in a ceremony at the Swedish Port of Skellefteå, where it will also be the biggest ship to ever call.
A bottle of Champagne was broken against Bosnia Enabler’s 242m hull in the traditional way amidst pomp and ceremony put on for politicians and representatives of trade and industry among other guests.
The container ship is a multi-fuel (LNG, LBG, diesel and synthetic diesel) vessel, which owners Wallenius Sol claims per transport unit has a reduced fuel consumption of 57%, 63% reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and 99% reduction in sulphur, nitrogen oxide and particulates.
“I am honoured to be given an assignment like this. I myself have a background in this industry and with climate change in mind it is important that we use the shipping industry,” said ship godmother Ulla Löfven, the wife of Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven.
