Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has signed its first newbuild contract for six IMO Type II chemical tankers, marking a milestone for India’s commercial shipbuilding sector and the country’s first chemical
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has signed its first newbuild contract for six IMO Type II chemical tankers, marking a milestone for India’s commercial shipbuilding sector and the country’s first chemical tanker order placed with a domestic shipyard.
The contract, valued at $227 million, was awarded by European shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS and covers six 18,000 deadweight-tonne vessels to be built at SDHI’s shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat. The agreement also includes an option for six additional vessels.
The order is one of India’s largest single commercial shipbuilding contracts and the first newbuild secured at the country’s largest shipyard following its revitalization under new management.
The first vessel is scheduled for delivery within 33 months, with subsequent ships to follow at regular intervals. Each tanker will be approximately 150 metres long with a beam of about 23 metres.
The vessels will be designed by Marinform AS and StoGda Ship Design & Engineering and classed by DNV. Built to Ice Class 1A standards, the ships will feature dual-fuel LNG-ready hybrid propulsion systems and high levels of automation.
“This marks a historic milestone in the shipyard’s new journey toward becoming a state-of-the-art shipbuilding hub. The order from Rederiet Stenersen AS underscores global
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