Celebrating the steel cutting ceremony of the FLEXI LNG 7800 M3 – HYBRID project at the shipyard RMK Marine.
Today 2025.01.07 we celebrated the steel cutting ceremony of the FLEXI LNG 7800 M3 – HYBRID project at the shipyard RMK Marine.
With this steel cutting ceremony, the project is well underway and will be able to service its customers in the summer of 2027.
The vessel has been commissioned as a joint venture together by shipping company Sirius Shipping and Nordic energy company Gasum Group. This project marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable shipping solutions.
Celsius will be different from other LNG bunker vessels since it will have a gas combustion unit on board to assist with cool downs and gassing up. A unique service that will be offered to vessels either carrying LNG or powered by LNG.
During the ceremony, Sirius Shipping CEO Jonas Backman said: “Thanks to RMK staff and employees for allowing us to come to this ceremony. Daniel and Sofia, Agneta and I are happy to be here. It has been 20 years since we built ships here in Tuzla Bay, and we are happy to be back. We will now work together for almost 2 years, let’s have a professional and a good relationship between our companies and above all take no risks, safety always comes first, we cannot fix a person’s life, but a sheet of metal or some technical equipment can always be fixed. Thank you for everything and let’s have two great years together.”
During the ceremony, RMK Marine CEO Dr. Utku Alanç stated: “At RMK Marine, innovation goes hand in hand with responsibility. The adoption of alternative fuels reflects our commitment to shaping a cleaner future for maritime transport. This approach is not just about meeting today’s standards but setting new benchmarks for sustainable shipping and delivering solutions that protect our oceans for generations to come.”
Sirius Shipping was founded by the Backman family on the island of Donsö. The shipping company has extensive experience of carrying out safe and efficient transport of, among other things, oil products, biofuels, chemicals and LNG in Northern Europe. Transport is carried out with modern tankers and with well-trained personnel, in close cooperation between the vessels and the land organization. Sirius operates 11 product/chemical tankers and 2 LNG tankers and has a further 3 product/chemical tankers under commercial management. Sirius is currently renewing its fleet with 7 newbuilding’s in different segments.
The energy company Gasum is a Nordic gas sector and energy market expert. Gasum offers cleaner energy and energy market expert services for industry and for combined heat and power production as well as cleaner fuel solutions for road and maritime transport. The company helps its customers to reduce their own carbon footprint as well as that of their customers. Together with its partners, Gasum promotes development towards a carbon-neutral future on land and at sea.
RMK Marine is one of Türkiye’s leading shipyards, renowned for its expertise in the shipbuilding industry. As a member of Koç Group, the company has been expanding its operations globally since 1997, delivering tailor-made solutions designed to meet specific customer needs.
The shipyard specializes in a wide range of advanced platforms in commercial, naval vessels and superyacht industry. Driven by its sustainability vision, RMK Marine has been pioneering the shipbuilding industry with its unique alternative energy propulsion solutions, such as commercial sailing vessels, dual fuel powered ships, and hybrid or full electric vessels supporting the environment and our future.
Continuous investment in technology and infrastructure drives RMK Marine’s commitment to innovation, quality, and productivity. RMK Marine is dedicated to maintaining international quality standards in all shipbuilding activities, with a focus on prioritizing health & safety, environmental sensitivity, and efficiency.