dship Carriers is poised to revolutionize wind cargo transport with its groundbreaking D500 vessel. Captain Hauke Bindemann, the company’s CTO, discusses the design, fuel efficiency, and sustainability features that make this a potential game changer for the wind energy sector.
PES: A warm welcome to PES Hauke. I’m looking forward to talking to you today. First of all, I know that dship Carriers recently signed a contract to construct a new vessel type, the D500, which promises to be a significant breakthrough for wind cargo. Could you start by telling us more about this exciting development?
Hauke Bindemann: The idea for the D500 actually came about during our global meeting in 2022. At that point, we felt it was time to go beyond the ordinary and develop our very own ship design that would cater to the growing demands of the wind energy sector. We were able to refine our ideas and turn them into a viable plan.
After months of planning, it all became real when we signed the contracts for four new builds in February 2024. This project marks a significant milestone for us, as we believe the D500 will be a major turning point for both dship and the industry.
