A new Klaipeda Port Authority’s vessel was christened

Members of the Lithuanian Shipowners’ Association were invited to the christening ceremony of the “Rasa,” a vessel powered by green hydrogen and electricity. This innovative project, which further strengthens the Port of Klaipeda’s leadership in sustainable shipping and opens up new opportunities for the entire Baltic region, brought together the expertise of professionals from the Lithuanian and Estonian shipbuilding sectors. The godmothers of this environmentally friendly vessel were Lithuania’s First Lady Diana Nausediene and Estonia’s First Lady Sirje Karis.

The vessel “Rasa” is equipped to receive bilge water, sludge, and waste from other ships. The 42-meter-long tanker is equipped with specialized tanks and a modern ballast water treatment system, which allows treated water, along with wastewater, to be transferred to the city’s treatment facilities. The “Rasa” will use green hydrogen produced at the Port of Klaipeda, making it not only a symbol of clean shipping but also an important step toward developing Lithuania’s hydrogen economy and a more sustainable future for maritime transport.

This state-of-the-art vessel cost 12 million euros.