Stolt-Nielsen welcomes ammonia-ready chemical tanker

UK-based tanker shipping firm Stolt-Nielsen has taken delivery of an ammonia-ready vessel from Belgian shipowner Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB).

PHOTO: Stolt-Nielsen takes delivery of an ammonia-ready chemical tanker Bochem Houston. Stolt-Nielsen

Ammonia-ready means that the vessels have the option to be retrofitted for ammonia propulsion, the company said.

The first of six vessels – Bochem Houston – has been delivered by CMB's chemical tanker division Bochem to Stolt-Nielson under a long-term time charter and a vessel pooling agreement with the company.

CMB ordered six ammonia-ready 26,000-dwt chemical tankers from CMJL shipyard in China, including Bochem Houston.

The remaining five ships are expected to enter service within the next two years.

By Konica Bhatt

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