The Anthea Luna was built in Asia and is faster and more stable than its predecessor. “This increases safety at sea,” says CEO Dirk Magnus. The ship is still sailing on fuel for the time being, but electrification is planned.
According to harbor ships Charlotte Verkeyn, the sector provides more than a thousand jobs in the region. Ostend wants to strengthen its role as a center for wind energy at sea and stay ahead of the competition from other ports such as Vlissingen and Dunkirk.
