MV Baltazar officially named in Fremantle, Western Australia
Image (left to right): Captain Bogdan Prajica, Torvald Klaveness CEO Ernst Meyer, KCC CEO Engebret Dahm and Lady Sponsor and Deputy Premier of Western Australia on Rita Saffioti. Photo taken during the breaking of a champagne bottle against the hull of the vessel, in line with maritime tradition.
Oslo, 16 September 2026: Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) yesterday celebrated the naming of MV Baltazar in Fremantle, Western Australia, bringing together customers, partners, crew members, representatives from the Western Australian maritime community, shareholders and colleagues to mark an important milestone for the company. The event was held at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal and included a traditional Welcome to Country by the Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Group before the official naming ceremony.
The vessel was officially named by Lady Sponsor and Deputy Premier of Western Australia, Rita Saffioti, following remarks from Engebret Dahm, CEO of KCC, and Ernst Meyer, CEO of Torvald Klaveness. Guests later boarded the vessel for a walk-through and had the opportunity to meet members of the crew.
MV Baltazar is the final vessel in KCC's CABU III newbuilding series and represents the culmination of years of planning, design and collaboration across KCC, its partners and the shipyard.
During his remarks, Dahm reflected on the journey that brought the vessel into service. "MV Baltazar completes the project that started around six years ago in KCC. She is the result of thorough planning, innovative design, and lots and lots of hard work by my esteemed colleagues in KCC, the shipyard, our inspection team and others involved in this project."
The ceremony also served as an opportunity to recognize the people who operate KCC's vessels every day and make the company's service possible: "The officers and crew of our vessels are the heart of everything we do in KCC. They are our face to the world, delivering the transportation service our customers depend on, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental performance."
Speaking to the crew onboard MV Baltazar and the wider KCC fleet, Dahm thanked the seafarers and shore-based teams who support the vessels around the clock for their dedication, professionalism and commitment year-round. He also recognized Captain Bogdan Prajica, who received the Klaveness company flag on behalf of MV Baltazar during the ceremony.
KCC would like to thank everyone who joined the celebration in Fremantle, including customers, partners, representatives from the maritime community, as well as the many people who contributed to bringing MV Baltazar from concept to reality.
Image: CEO Engebret Dahm gives welcome address
Image: Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Group
Image: Guests watch Baltazar depart
Image: Crew serving MV Baltazar
Image: Engebret Dahm and Lady Sponsor
Image: MV Baltazar
Image: Baltazar sails into the sunset of Western Australia
Photos: Rift Photography
About Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA
KCC is the world leader in combination carriers, owning and operating eleven CABU and eight CLEANBU combination carriers. KCC’s combination carriers are built for 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.
KCC is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange operating from Oslo, Singapore, Dubai and Manila. Torvald Klaveness is the largest shareholder with approximately 44% of the shares. Read more at www.combinationcarriers.com