News and press releases
Niestern Sander is proud to share the latest developments, milestones, and stories from across our company. From innovative shipping and offshore projects to sustainable logistics solutions, our news page keeps you informed about everything happening within our shipyard.
First European-built CO₂ carrier receives its deck hatches at Wagenborg terminal in Delfzijl
The construction of the first CO₂ carrier built in Europe has reached a significant stage with the installation of its deck hatches. These hatches now cover and protect the CO₂ tanks, which are designed to transport approximately 5,000 tonnes of liquid CO₂.
Transport aft ship section EasyMax 6 marks next step in newbuilding for Wagenborg
The aft ship section of yard number 855 was safely and succesfully transported from the construction hall to the quay side at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. This vessel, under construction as EasyMax 6, is being built for Wagenborg and is scheduled for delivery in the summer of 2026.
Final CO₂ tanks installed on Carbon Destroyer 1 in Delfzijl
The last CO₂ tanks have recently been safely and successfully installed on board the Carbon Destroyer 1 at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl. This vessel is the first CO₂ carrier built in Europe and will be deployed next year in the Greensand Project. The ship is being constructed on behalf of INEOS Energy.
First CO₂ tanks installed on Carbon Destroyer 1 – a major milestone in Europe’s flagship CCS project
Royal Niestern Sander and Royal Wagenborg have reached another significant milestone in the construction of the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first European-built dedicated offshore CO₂ carrier. The installation of the first CO₂ storage tanks marks a crucial step toward completing this pioneering vessel, which will play a key role in carbon capture and storage (CCS) across Europe.
Four CO₂ tanks loaded for Carbon Destroyer 1
This week marks an important milestone in the development of the Carbon Destroyer 1, the innovative CO₂ carrier currently under construction at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. In Harelbeke, Belgium, four large CO₂ tanks were successfully loaded onto two inland vessels. These tanks are essential components of the carrier’s storage system and will enable the vessel to transport captured CO₂ safely and efficiently.
DP2 system installation in full swing aboard ‘Carbon Destroyer 1’
Following the arrival of the Carbon Destroyer 1 in the port of Delfzijl, Royal Niestern Sander and Royal Wagenborg have entered a critical outfitting phase. The focus is now on the installation of the vessel’s dynamic positioning (DP2) systems, which are essential for safe and precise offshore operations as part of the Greensand Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project led by INEOS Energy.
