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.
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.
Wagenborg lays keel for six next-generation fuel flex EasyMax 2.0 vessels
Royal Wagenborg has officially laid the keel for six new EasyMax 2 vessels at Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in Delfzijl in presence of Bureau Veritas marking a bold step forward in sustainable shipping and regional industrial innovation. This significant newbuilding order reflects Wagenborg’s long-term commitment to fleet renewal, energy efficiency and sustainable shipping.
New milestone: Carbon Destroyer 1 arrives in the port of Delfzijl for completion as Europe’s flagship in CO₂ transport
Today, the Carbon Destroyer 1 was transported successfully from the ship building yard of Royal Niestern Sander to the Dutch port of Delfzijl. This event marks another major step in the construction of the first European built dedicated offshore CO2 carrier.
Watch the aftermovie: christening & launch of Europe’s first offshore CO₂ Carrier
Royal Wagenborg proudly presents the official aftermovie of the christening and launch of Europe’s first CO₂ carrier, marking a historic milestone in sustainable maritime innovation.
Christening and launch of first European-built offshore CO₂ carrier for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
At the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard, Royal Wagenborg and INEOS Energy have today launched and named the first European built offshore CO2 carrier to enable carbon capture storage across Europe. The launching and naming of the ‘Carbon Destroyer 1’ marks a major breakthrough for Project Greensand and Carbon Capture and Storage across the EU.
