Neste to charter two wind-assisted tankers from Terntank

The two 15,000-dwt vessels will be equipped with dual-fuel methanol-ready engines and sails for wind-assisted propulsion, according to Swedish tanker operator Terntank.

PHOTO: Terntank ordered two dual-fuel methanol-ready hybrid tankers from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard last November. Terntank

The vessels will be built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou city. The ships will be delivered to Terntank between 2025 and 2026.

They will also be equipped with electric power supply system and shore power connection to reduce emissions while in port, according to Finnish oil refining company Neste. 

“The tankers are tailored to transport a wide variety of liquid cargoes including renewable raw materials, such as waste and residue oils and fats, to Neste’s refineries,” Neste says.

Earlier this month, renewable energy supplier North European Oil Trade chartered similar vessels from Terntank, which are also scheduled for delivery in 2025.

By Konica Bhatt

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