All four 3,800 DWT general cargo vessels in the HAV Ecotrader series are now in active commercial service. Designed on Conoship’s standardized CIP3800 platform, the diesel-electric coasters are operated by HAV Shipping across European short-sea routes and long-haul voyages to Asia. The deployment of the full four-vessel series demonstrates the speed and reliability with which the CIP design package can be deployed for general cargo trades.
Sustainable Growth
The transition towards lower-emission shipping requires designs that can be deployed quickly without exposing shipowners to engineering risks. Engineered as part of Conoship’s standardized platform family, the 3,800 DWT diesel-electric coasters combine low hydrodynamic resistance with operational versatility:
- Diesel-electric setup: Optimized for reduced fuel consumption and adaptability to future low-carbon energy source and wind assisted ship propulsions.
- Efficiency cargo hold: Feature open-top notation and box-shaped hold engineered for project, bulk, and general cargoes.
- Series efficiency: Standardized design packages lower shipyard engineering lead times simplify technical management across sister ships.
Scaling the CIP Platform
The deployment of the four HAV Ecotraders highlights the broader commercial momentum behind Conoship’s CIP3800 platform. Multiple operators are now running CIP3800 vessels across European short-sea and global long-haul trade routes. The design has proven to reduce technical risk, lower fuel consumption, and deliver reliable operational performance on the water.
