John T. Essberger Orders Two Additional Ice-Class Chemical Tankers

German shipping company John T. Essberger has exercised an option to build two additional 13,000 dwt chemical tankers at Rainbow Shipyard in Nantong, China. These vessels are part of the four-option agreement under the initial September 2024 contract.

Key Specifications

• Length: 132 meters
• Breadth: 21.8 meters
• Draught: 8.5 meters
• Classification: DNV
• Ice-Class: 1A (for operations in icy waters)
• Fuel Type: Methanol-capable engines (Tier III compliant)
• Designer: FKAB (Sweden)

Delivery & Deployment

• The first of these tankers will be delivered starting April 2027.
• The full tanker series is expected to be completed by mid-2028.
• The newbuilds will join the E&S Tankers Pool, a joint venture between Essberger Tankers and Stolt Tankers, established in 2020.

With these environmentally advanced vessels, John T. Essberger strengthens its commitment to sustainable shipping and efficient chemical transportation.