Germans pioneer low-draught hybrid tankships

HGK Shipping in Duisburg is building two innovative low-draught inland tankers of “pioneering” hybrid propulsion design and more are likely to follow, reports Tom Todd.

HGK’s innovation and sustainability programme is gathering steam with new hybrids like Gas 94 – nearing completion at TeamCo.

HGK Shipping in Duisburg is building two innovative low-draught inland tankers of “pioneering” hybrid propulsion design and more are likely to follow, reports Tom Todd.