KCC completes CABU II energy efficiency retrofit program with last vessel MV Baffin rejoining the fleet
Image: MV Baffin in Yeosu, South Korea, her first loading port after drydock.
Oslo, 13 May 2025: We’re pleased to share that MV Baffin, one of our CABU II vessels built in 2016, is back in service following a successful drydocking including retrofit of extensive energy efficiency measures. With this, all CABU II vessels have now completed the planned energy efficiency retrofit program, which includes the following technologies:
Silverstream® Air Lubrication System
Creates a layer of microbubbles along the flat bottom of the hull, reducing friction between the vessel and the water to cut fuel consumption and emissions.Shaft Generator
Enables the vessel to generate electricity directly from the main engine, reducing reliance on auxiliary engines and improving overall fuel efficiency.Becker Mewis Duct®
A hydrodynamic device installed in front of the propeller to optimize water flow and enhance propulsion efficiency.Silicone-based anti-fouling hull coating
Prevents biofouling without biocides and reduces drag, helping the vessel to maintain fuel performance over time.
Together, the technical upgrades rolled out across the fleet — combined with KCC’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency — have already delivered meaningful emissions reductions. Between 2020 and 2022, the CABU II fleet averaged approximately 7.4 g CO₂ per ton-nautical mile (EEOI). By 2024, that figure had already fallen below 5.80.
This performance improvement underscores the impact of the retrofit program, with the completion of the CABU II fleet upgrades marking another key milestone in KCC’s commitment to delivering the most carbon-efficient deep-sea shipping solution in the tanker and dry bulk segments.
About Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA
KCC is the world leader in combination carriers, owning and operating eight CABU and eight CLEANBU combination carriers with three CABU vessels under construction for delivery in 2026. KCC’s combination carriers are built for the transportation of both wet and dry bulk cargoes, being operated in trades where the vessels efficiently combine dry and wet cargoes with minimum ballast. Through their high utilization and efficiency, the vessels emit up to 40% less CO2 per transported ton compared to standard tanker and dry bulk vessels in current and targeted combination trading patterns.