German shipping company GEFO has ordered up to four methanol-ready 7,900 dwt chemical tankers in China source Offshore Energy
New Tanker Contract Signed
GEFO has signed a contract for two firm chemical tankers, with an option to purchase two additional vessels.
The 7,400 dwt chemical tankers will feature stainless steel tanks. Furthermore, they will be of the highest ice class 1A. The order for the ships was placed at Nantong Xiangyu shipyard in Nantong, China.
The tankers’ hulls will be optimized for the challenging weather conditions of the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The main engines will have reduced output to operate within an ideal speed range, potentially saving fuel.
Future-Proof Features
In addition, the ships are prepared for the installation of fuel-saving Flettner rotors and a possible retrofit with methanol engines.
Flettner rotors are a type of wind propulsion. They are mechanically operated cylindrical sails installed vertically on the deck of the ship and rotate at a certain speed range.
The tankers are scheduled for delivery in late 2026 and early 2027.
In February this year, GEFO opted for ten new 3,850 dwt tankers. The units have been ordered at Xiangyu shipyard in Nantong, China, and are planned for delivery between 2026 and 2028.
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Source: Offshore-Energy
