Longship has taken delivery of the LONGPEACE, the third vessel in its PMAX ECO TRADER series, built in collaboration with GS Projects and Ship and Steelbuilding B.V. at Waterhuizen. Featuring a 6,250-tonne deadweight capacity and advanced eco-technologies, the vessel is designed for optimized fuel performance and sustainable coastal shipping. Her introduction marks another major milestone in modernizing Longship’s expanding fleet for improved efficiency and flexibility.
Groningen | September 11, 2026 – Longship has officially taken delivery of the LONGPEACE, the third vessel in its advanced PMAX ECO TRADER series, on September 1, 2026. Following her launch and christening earlier this year, the vessel marks a major milestone in the continued development of the company’s modern, sustainable coastal fleet.
With a deadweight capacity of 6,250 tonnes, the LONGPEACE is engineered with optimized fuel performance and cutting-edge eco-technologies. The PMAX ECO TRADER series has been specifically designed with a strong focus on operational efficiency, flexibility, and environmentally responsible coastal shipping.
The vessel was constructed through a collaborative partnership with GS Projects and Ship and Steelbuilding B.V. (SaS) at their Dutch shipyard in Waterhuizen.
Fleet Development and Sustainability
The delivery of the LONGPEACE strengthens Longship’s expanding network and highlights the company’s commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of short-sea and coastal transport. By integrating fuel-optimized designs and modern propulsion technologies, the PMAX ECO TRADER series sets a benchmark for efficiency and adaptability in regional European shipping lanes.
Management extended its gratitude to everyone involved in the construction and delivery of the LONGPEACE for their hard work and dedication, wishing the vessel and her crew safe and successful sailings ahead.
About Longship
Longship is a ship operator and logistics company with roots in Norway and the Netherlands, specializing in European shortsea shipping. Founded in 2009, the company has grown into a significant tonnage supplier and carrier in the European shortsea market, serving a wide range of cargo segments across regional trade routes.
Over the past decade, Longship has pursued a comprehensive fleet renewal programme focused on sustainability, operational efficiency, and fleet diversification. The company currently operates within the 4,000 to 11,000 deadweight tonne segment and continues to invest in modern vessels and low-emission technologies to support the future of green shipping.
Source: Longship