Fast Lines Belgium have made their first purchase at Damen Shipyards, signing a contract for the delivery of two Damen Combi Freighter 3850s. The order is in line with the company’s ambition to provide cleaner and more economical shipping options. 

Prior to placing its order with Damen, Fast’s architects of transport reviewed all the options available to achieve minimal emissions in an economical manner. This included looking at alternative bio-fuels as well as the latest advances in design and efficiency. Alongside the new hull design and an efficient and economical main engine, the vessels will be fitted with Daman’s Triton Remote monitoring system, delivering real-time information on fuel consumption and carbon emissions to the shore-side team as well as the ships’ crew.

For Fast Lines Belgium, the CF 3850 presented as the best solution for small and medium-sized shipowners looking to navigate the energy transition crossroads. The CF 3850, according to Damen, has the lowest EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) in the shortsea cargo vessel market.

“These will be our first new-build vessels and we are confident that the Damen CF 3850 vessels will fit like a glove in the Fast Lines Belgium’s business,” says managing director Catrien Scheers. “Not only are they economical and efficient, our customers will also be able to see for themselves just how low their fuel consumption and therefore their emissions are. This will give us a valuable commercial advantage.”

“We are delighted to welcome Fast Lines Belgium into the Damen family,” added Luc Joos, Sales Manager Belgium at Damen Shipyards. “They reviewed all the options available to them in detail before opting for the CF 3850. We are confident that their new vessels will deliver the performance that they and their customers seek.”