Damen Shipyards has delivered the first of three Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 vessels for German shipowner Reederei M. Lauterjung, marking a significant milestone in its collaboration with Vietnam’s Ba Son Shipyard. 

The vessel, named MV Arion, set sail on its maiden voyage, transporting cargo from Southeast Asia to Europe.

Upon arrival in Europe, the MV Arion will enter a charter agreement with Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions, a subsidiary of HGK Shipping, and will be renamed Amadeus Pearl.

The CF 3850 represents Damen’s latest evolution in short-sea cargo vessels. Combining the company’s decades of experience with cutting-edge design, the CF 3850 offers optimised performance for efficient and sustainable operations. This is the first time Damen has delivered a vessel to Reederei M. Lauterjung and the first ship built as part of Damen’s new partnership with the Ba Son Shipyard in Vietnam.