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Image courtesy Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy container barges traveling predictable routes can be well port-based ? oating data center concept that could create a suited to battery propulsion, particularly when charging new application for ? oating marine infrastructure.

facilities are available at established terminals. The consortium includes NYK, NTT FACILITIES,

For CMA CGM, the project extends its intermodal lo- Eurus Energy Holdings and MUFG Bank.

gistics activities in Vietnam and offers a potential model The concept envisions data centers installed on ? oating for similar operations in other markets. platforms moored alongside existing port quays, where

In the Netherlands, AMS Barging christened Felicitas, a they could use established electrical, telecommunications 443-ft. diesel-electric inland tanker designed by RensenD- and other shore-side infrastructure.

riessen Shipbuilding and out? tted by Den Breejen Ship- This approach differs from more ambitious offshore data yard. The vessel has a cargo capacity of approximately center concepts that would rely heavily on independent 9,000 cu. m. distributed across 12 tanks, with dual cargo power supplies and offshore renewable energy generation.

piping, two mass ? ow meters, a nitrogen generator and Locating facilities within ports could simplify access for pumping capacity of 1,800 cu. m. per hour. maintenance, improve telecommunica-tions connectivity

It also incorporates a bunker boom and has been de- and reduce some of the infrastructure challenges associated signed to accommodate future modi? cations for methanol with offshore installations.

bunkering. Propulsion is provided by a diesel-electric sys- NYK will oversee project development and business tem with Z-drives, giving the vessel improved maneuver- strategy, while NTT FACILITIES will evaluate data center ability during inland navigation and terminal operations. design, construction and operational requirements. Eurus

Its engines meet European Stage V emissions requirements. Energy will examine renewable power integration, particu-

AMS Barging has previously reported fuel savings of ap- larly offshore wind, and MUFG Bank will assess ? nancing proximately 25% from similar diesel-electric arrangements and commercial opportunities.

compared with conventionally powered vessels. The partners view port-based installations as a possible

The tanker follows sister vessel Fortuna, which was intermediate step toward offshore data centers.

christened earlier in 2026, and brings the company's ? eet To date, no location, construction schedule, investment to 17 vessels. value or computing capacity has been announced.

Felicitas completed its maiden commercial voyage and In Germany, MEYER WERFT marked another mile- is operating in the spot market. Its cargo capacity allows stone in its long relationship with Disney Cruise Line larger parcels to be transported in a single movement, po- with the keel laying of Disney Believe at its Papenburg tentially reduc-ing the number of voyages and terminal shipyard.

calls required. The LNG-powered cruise ship will be the fourth ves-

The methanol-ready cargo arrangement also re? ects sel in Disney's Wish class, following Disney Wish, Disney the uncertainty surrounding future marine fuel demand. Treasure and Disney Destiny.

Rather than committing exclusively to one fuel market, With a gross tonnage of approximately 144,000 GT and

AMS Barging is investing in vessels capable of serving cur- more than 1,256 cabins, the vessel is scheduled for delivery rent customers while retaining options for future cargoes. in 2027.

A Japanese consortium led by NYK Line is developing a The keel-laying ceremony marked the beginning of as- 70 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • November 2026

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