Singapore-headquartered owner and operator of crude and product tankers AET has awarded shipbuilding contracts to South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers.
Illustration only; Courtesy of AET
AET revealed the order on November 7 as part of its dual-fuel fleet expansion strategy. In addition, the move will enable the company to have dual-fuel capability in all the tanker sectors, including Aframax, shuttle tankers, Suezmax, and very large crude carrier (VLCC).
According to AET, the newbuilds will feature Everllence 6G70ME-C10.5-GI main engine, designed for fuel efficiency and to minimize methane-slip.
The tankers will also be equipped with SVESSEL Intelligent Smart Ship Solution for real-time monitoring and data-driven optimization of performance and safety, SAVER Stator-D (Duct), SARB (Rudder Bulb) and SAVER-Fins for enhanced hydrodynamic efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, as well as variable
