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The John T. Essberger Group said it has signed final agreements with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Dingheng Co. Ltd to build four 6,600 DWT stainless steel parcel chemical tankers with options for an additional four vessels.
The IMO Type II chemical tankers will be Finnish/Swedish 1A ice class certified with dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion and the ability of using shore power connection during cargo operations. According to Essberger, the ships optimized hull design and equipment will lead to at least 30% improved energy efficiency.
“With this significant investment in the future, our owners have shown their commitment and determination to deliver on their promise to offer our valued customers a long-term high quality service with a greener footprint at competitive conditions,” said Jan Eghoej, MD John T. Essberger.
Germany s Essberger orders LNG-fuelled chemical tankers
May 20, 2021 1:50:pm
Summary The IMO Type-II, certified Finnish/Swedish 1A ice class vessels will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Dingheng and delivered starting in 2023.
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Germany s Essberger orders LNG-fuelled chemical tankers
German shipowner John T. Essberger has ordered four 6,600-dwt stainless steel parcel chemical tankers that will have dual-fuel LNG propulsion, it said on May 19.
The IMO Type-II, certified Finnish/Swedish 1A ice class vessels will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Dingheng and delivered starting in 2023. Essberger has an option to order four more under the contract. The ships will be operated by E&S Tankers, a joint venture between Essberger and Stolt Tankers.
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