Major milestone reached in construction of Wagenborg’s first fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 ship
Wagenborg is proud to announce a major milestone in the construction of her first fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 vessel. Recently, the bridge deck was successfully installed at shipyard Niestern Sander, marking an important step forward in this next generation vessel type.
The installation of the bridge deck is a critical phase in the construction process. It involves precision engineering and seamless collaboration between our teams at Wagenborg and Niestern Sander. This milestone brings us closer to delivering a vessel that again will set new standards in the maritime industry.
In-house shipyard boosts innovation
The construction of the first fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 vessel highlights the long‑standing partnership between Wagenborg and shipyard Niestern Sander, where design and construction are closely aligned. The availability of in‑house shipyard plays an important role in this cooperation. It allows Wagenborg to integrate operational experience directly into the build process and to retain control over costs, quality and lead times throughout construction and future maintenance. At the same time, the close interaction between Wagenborg’s technical teams and Niestern Sander creates room for practical innovation, ensuring that new vessel types are not only designed for performance and sustainability, but also for long‑term operability within the Wagenborg fleet.
About the fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 series
The EasyMax 2.0 vessels build on the proven EasyMax design that is already well established within the Wagenborg fleet. This next generation consists of 14,000 DWT general cargo vessels, developed as a logical step forward in response to changing operational and regulatory requirements. The design incorporates fuel‑flexible capabilities, allowing operation on bio‑MGO and preparation for alternative fuels such as methanol, ammonia and LNG. By integrating these options at the design stage, the EasyMax 2.0 series is positioned for long‑term deployment under evolving fuel and emissions frameworks, while maintaining the operational flexibility that characterises the EasyMax concept.
