The vessels are said to have scored the best Energy Efficiency Design Index value in their segment worldwide. Credit: Furetank.se.

Swedish shipping firm Furetank has reached a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou for an additional two Vinga series dual-fuel tankers.

Designed to provide energy savings, the 17,999 deadweight tonnage (dwt) ships are expected to be delivered in autumn 2024 and spring 2025.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

With the ability to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) or liquefied biogas (LBG), the vessels are said to have scored the best Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) value in their segment worldwide.

They incorporate a battery hybrid solution along with other features to cut down fuel and energy usage. These features reduce emissions of CO₂, sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxide and hazardous particles.

To lower emissions even further, the vessels can operate cargo pumps with 6.6kV high voltage shore power.

See Also:

Along with an effective cargo handling system, the ships will have a cargo capacity of 20,306m³ in 12 epoxy-coated cargo tanks with ice class 1A.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The vessels will also include a cargo pump and line arrangement to provide safe cargo operations with decreased port turnaround times.

The latest order takes the Vinga series count to six this year and 15 altogether. Furetank will commercially operate all of the vessels following delivery.

Commenting on the development, Furetank CEO Lars Höglund said: “When we replace old tankers with these top-modern ships it makes a major difference for climate, environment and human health.”

Last month, Furetank and Algoma Central set up a joint venture (JV) to construct four dual-fuel ice class 1A 17,999dwt product tankers. 

Each firm will have a 50% stake in the JV, which is called FureBear.