New milestone: Carbon Destroyer 1 arrives in the port of Delfzijl for completion as Europe’s flagship in CO₂ transport

Assisted by various Wagenborg tugs, the Carbon Destroyer 1 - measuring 149,95 meters in length and 15,90 meters in beam - was safely assisted through the 16m wide sea locks to the port of Delfzijl. The minimal clearance in the lock demonstrates this is the largest type of ship ever built on the landward side of the dikes in the north of the Netherlands. The CO2 carrier - based on the award-winning EasyMax ship type - EasyMax was designed to maximize cargo intake without expanding overall dimensions or tonnage. With a hold volume exceeding 625,000 cft the CO2 is designed to carry about 5.000 ton of liquified CO2. This vessel type represents a breakthrough in fuel-efficient ship design for the shipping and offshore market.

In the upcoming period the vessel will be prepared for her carbon capture and storage duties on the Danish North Sea. Various specialized and highly sophisticated systems and equipment will be installed, including CO2 storage tanks, retractable thrusters and a dynamic positioning 2 system. This will enable safe and efficient transport of captured carbon dioxide from industrial emitters to permanent storage facilities in the ambitious Greensand project led by INEOS Energy. As such, this vessel will play an integral role in enabling large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects that are essential for Europe’s climate strategy.

Last year, INEOS and Royal Wagenborg signed a multi-year contract for the deployment of this groundbreaking CO₂ carrier, in the presence of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM King Frederik of Denmark. This high-profile partnership reinforces Wagenborg’s position as a driving force in the energy transition by connecting industrial stakeholders with maritime solutions that address the challenge of emissions at source.

With the CO₂ carrier initiative, Royal Wagenborg is demonstrating how shipping can play a decisive role in the energy transition. By delivering vessels that align with the EU and IMO’s emission reduction targets, the company empowers offshore, energy, and industrial partners to transport cargo and captured CO₂ in the most sustainable way possible.