Damen inks contract with Feyz for combi freighter trio

The vessels are due for delivery in early 2025 to Turkish owner Feyz who are a new customer of the yard group.

Damen’s Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 is a recently re-designed general cargo vessel with a deadweight of 3,850 tonnes, a length overall of 89.70 metres and a 12.50-metre beam. It can maintain speeds of more than 10 knots in headwinds when fully loaded, due to the hydrodynamic properties of the hull shape.

The design brings exceptional performance and requires less power than comparable vessels, leading to a smaller engine (1104 kW) that consumes less fuel and requires less maintenance.

The units will be built at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China. Series construction enables competitive pricing of new-build vessels while also guaranteeing the quality of the construction and allowing for any modifications required by clients.

“We see this moment as a start of a long-term relationship with Damen” said Engin Aynaci, General Manager of Feyz Group.

“Turkey’s shipping operators represent the largest fleet in the world of cargo vessels of this size,” added Remko Bouma, Commercial Director Damen Cargo Vessels. “We are delighted that Feyz Group, a leading Turkish ship management company, has chosen Damen Group for its latest freighters.”

“This is a significant moment for the market, marking the first time that a Turkish ship operator has bought newbuild cargo vessels. It will be pleasure seeing these vessels calling in at European ports under the excellent management of Feyz Group,” commented Regional Sales Director, Boran Bekbulat.

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