AtoB@C Shipping christens Stellamar in Ystad
The ceremony was a historic moment for AtoB@C Shipping, as it was the first time the company named a vessel in its hometown of Ystad.
AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of ESL Shipping, celebrated the christening of its second plug-in hybrid vessel, Stellamar, in Ystad on 30 August.
The traditional christening ceremony was conducted with a special touch as Stella Rowland and Stella Passinen, daughters of key figures within AtoB@C Shipping and Metsä Group, had the honour of naming the vessel.
“It was an honour to participate in the christening ceremony of Stellamar - a new generation vessel that shall carry products to customers of Metsä Group in a more environmentally friendly way”, says Veli-Matti Passinen, Vice President of Logistics at Metsä Group.
”As a Ystad-based company, it was a very special feeling to host this ceremony here, witnessed by our employees, stakeholders and a large number of locals”, says Frida Rowland, Commercial Director at AtoB@C Shipping and ESL Shipping.
Stellamar is a state-of-the-art vessel that produces up to 50% less CO2 emissions compared to the previous generation of vessels, achieved through innovative features such as shore power connectivity, substantial battery installation, and enhanced cargo intake. These advancements not only contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions but also ensure quieter and cleaner operations while in port.
It is designed to carry a wide range of bulk and breakbulk products, such as steel, forest products, fertilisers and project cargoes. The vessel has a long unobstructed deck, which allows loading more deck cargo and longer project cargoes than the current vessels in the fleet.
The fleet expansion continues with Ecomar, the third vessel in the series, currently en route from India to Europe, and Aquamar, the fourth, nearing completion at the shipyard. The production of the tenth vessel, Astramar, commenced in July with the steel-cutting ceremony.
