Finland’s Godby Shipping has ordered two roro vessels at CIMC Raffles in China, with options for two more units.
The privately owned Åland-based operator, established in 1972, said the order supports its plan to renew the fleet and meet tightening environmental requirements while continuing to offer tailor-made transport solutions to customers.
The vessels will be 125 m long with a beam of about 24 m and trailer capacity of 1,700 lane metres. Cargo capacity is around 6,200 tonnes. They will feature one stern ramp and fixed ramps linking three cargo decks.
Typical cargoes will include trailers, cassettes, cars and forest products. The ships will also be able to carry containers, reefers and various types of dangerous goods, the company said.
The so-called “Stream RoRo” concept has been developed together with Technolog Services in Hamburg. Godby said the design draws on experience from its existing fleet but with a strong focus on fuel efficiency.
According to the owner, cargo capacity will be 70–100% higher than on its current vessels, Mimer and Midas, while maintaining similar fuel consumption levels.
The newbuilds will be fitted with shore power connections and battery systems, allowing emission-free port stays and short sea passages. The battery capacity can be increased in the future and complemented with other zero-emission power solutions, Godby noted, adding that the vessels are also prepared for waste heat recovery and alternative fuels such as methanol.
Construction is scheduled to start in June and November 2027, with deliveries set for September 2028 and January 2029. Godby currently operates a fleet of eight roros and maintains long-term cooperation with major operators including DFDS and CMA CGM.
