Furetank orders two more LNG/LBG fuelled tankers
Furetank has signed a contract for two more 17,999dwt LNG/LBG dual-fuel tankers, sister ships in their Vinga series which has now reached 15 vessels. They are designed with a battery hybrid solution and several innovative features that reduce fuel and energy consumption, resulting in extensively lower emissions of CO2, SOx, NOx and particulates. The ships have scored the best EEDI value in their segment globally.
The new ships will also be fully equipped to operate cargo pumps with 6.6 kV high voltage shore power to reduce emissions even further as soon as ports offer the opportunity. They have a cargo capacity of 20,306 cubic meters in 12 epoxy coated cargo tanks, ice class 1A and an efficient cargo handling system. Another feature is a flexible cargo pump and line arrangement ensuring safe and efficient cargo operations with reduced port turnaround time.
The two vessels are scheduled to be delivered from the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou in fall 2024 and spring 2025.
The series are all commercially operated by Furetank.
“The fact that we have been able to build 15 vessels of the same design shows that they fulfill a need in our market. In our view, it proves we were right to put considerable efforts and investments into an efficient and environmentally friendly design. When we replace old tankers with these top-modern ships it makes a major difference for climate, environment and human health,” says Lars Höglund, CEO of Furetank.
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