AB Initio – for Concordia Damen 

Training students who are following a maritime education is vital to the industry. After a winning tender, C-Job supported Concordia Damen to deliver the initial design for a futuristic training and education vessel – the AB Initio. The ship is now operated by STC Group, a dedicated maritime transport and logistics education provider. 
About the project

Futuristic design and sustainable power 

The AB Initio is both a state-of-the art instruction ship with accommodation for 30 people, and a great example of sustainable ship design. Built with recyclable materials, it has hybrid propulsion, since it partially generates energy using 200 m² of solar panels. The vessel is also future-fuel ready thanks to changeable generators, which can be easily adapted for a fuel cell or hydrogen when required. 

C-Job began with a simple design for the AB Initio and then adapted it to make the ship look futuristic, innovative and recognizable – an important requirement of the tender. Our design approach also made the build more affordable by making the vessel relatively light, since it mainly transports people, and by creating a hull shape that cuts through the water. This avoided the need for a more complicated and expensive shallow ship design. 
 
As well as training boatmasters, boatmen and boatwomen in practical and theoretical skills, the AB Initio will operate as a field lab. Companies will be able to test innovative maritime products and services on the vessel, in collaboration with students. 

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AB Initio – for Concordia Damen 

Project highlights

Sustainable design 

Generates additional electric power and ready for a hydrogen system 

Modern, futuristic interior 

Comfortable, safe, and complies to current regulations 

Cost effective 

Compact design and optimized hull shape 

AB Initio – for Concordia Damen 

Scope of work

Design and engineering for new-build vessels

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Decarbonization, energy efficiency and compliance

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AB Initio – for Concordia Damen 

C-Job specialist testimonial

The AB Initio concept was designed to be both practical and forward-thinking. Its lightweight structure and optimized hull ensure efficiency, while its adaptability supports the evolving needs of maritime training and innovation.
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AB Initio – for Concordia Damen 

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