Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has started the construction of the first LNG dual-fuel LRII tanker for Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), reports offshore energy.
Courtesy of CSSC
The construction of the 111,000 dwt tanker began on September 10, 2024. The ship is part of EPS’ order from 2023 involving 2+2 LNG dual-fuel crude oil/product tankers.
Independently designed and developed by GSI, the first two tankers are scheduled for delivery 2025 and 2026.
The vessels also boast swift velocity, lightweight construction, reduced energy consumption, and remarkable adaptability, the Chinese shipyard claims.
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Source: Offshore energy
