Baltic Shipping Company welcomes two new vessels equipped with wind- assisted propulsion

Baltic Shipping Company A/S has added two new state-of-the-art vessels, M/V Baltic Iron and M/V Baltic Timber, to its fleet. These 3,550 DWT coasters are equipped with cutting-edge wind-assisted propulsion technology - two Econowind VentoFoils - and battery packs, making them hybrid vessels. The M/V Baltic Timber was the first of the two to join the fleet and now shares the role with the newly added M/V Baltic Iron.

Both vessels are fully operational and ready to respond to customer needs, offering a strong focus on reducing transport-related CO₂ emissions.

CEO Ronnie Hulstrøm expressed pride in welcoming the two new vessels, stating, "We are very proud to welcome Baltic Iron and Baltic Timber to our fleet." He further praised the technology installed onboard, calling it an important step towards more energy-efficient shipping. The VentoFoils use wind to generate additional thrust, reducing the power required from the main engine and thereby cutting fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

The combination of VentoFoils and the large battery pack demonstrates the potential of today's available technologies.

Hulstrøm added that Baltic Shipping Company can now provide customers with modern coaster capacity that supports their goals of reducing CO₂ emissions. With Baltic Iron and Baltic Timber now in service, the company has strengthened its fleet with two energy-efficient vessels for the European shortsea market.