AtoB@C Shipping is continuing its fleet renewal with the delivery of the ‘Maximar’ from Chowgule & Company of Goa, India, marking the fifth new plug-in hybrid vessel to join the company’s fleet since the delivery of ‘Electramar’ in December 2023.
AtoB@C Shipping’s newbuilding programme is approaching its halfway point as the sixth vessel, Terramar, was launched earlier in December 2024 and is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2025. Altogether, AtoB@C Shipping has ordered 12 5,400 dwt plug-in hybrid vessels from the Chowgule yard, with one vessel scheduled for delivery every quarter until autumn 2026.
Like its sister vessels already in operation, the Maximar features hybrid propulsion and shore power connectivity. With a deadweight tonnage of 5,400 and an ice class rating of 1A, it is designed for efficient and sustainable year-round operations in the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe. The integration of battery technology allows for emission-free and quiet port visits, significantly reducing CO2 emissions per cargo unit by nearly 50% compared to the current generation of vessels.
Image: AtoB@C Shipping’s fifth hybrid cargo vessel ‘Maximar’ (credit: AtoB@C Shipping)
