Sea trials have begun in Germany for SeaRoad’s new LNG-powered RoRo vessel SEAROAD I.
The trials will verify the vessel’s propulsion, manoeuvring, performance and onboard systems ahead of delivery. SEAROAD I is scheduled to enter service between Melbourne and Devonport in September 2026.
At 210 metres long and 29.3 metres wide, the 43,080 GT vessel will be the largest ship operated by SeaRoad. It provides 3,722 lane metres for trailers and other freight, plus capacity for 101 cars, bringing total capacity to 4,227 lane metres. Individual heavy and oversized cargo units weighing up to 100 tonnes can also be accommodated.
Construction had formally restarted in March 2025 after the yard was acquired and relaunched by the Heinrich Rönner Group. Delivery remains targeted for the third quarter of 2026.
