Netherlands-based shipbuilding and shipbrokers RensenDriessen has broken into deep-sea segment with the brokerage of two 20,000m³ sea-going LNG tankers. The dual-fuel vessels will be built at a selected Chinese shipyard and delivered in 2027, according to the company’ statement.
With more than four decades of experience in inland vessel design, construction, and brokerage, RensenDriessen takes its next step in its development as a brokerage partner.
The vessels are being built for an undisclosed Northern European owner focused on LNG transport and distribution.
The steel cutting for the first vessel is scheduled to take place in two weeks, with delivery expected in April 2027. The steel cutting for the second vessel will follow in approximately four months, with delivery set for September 2027.
Once completed, the tankers will be deployed in both Asian and European waters.
In parallel, RensenDriessen also has an LCO₂ tanker on order in China, which will be deployed in Northwest Europe for the export of captured CO₂.
Wim Driessen, managing partner at RensenDriessen, said: “This is more than just a transaction. It’s a next step in our development as a brokerage partner with a European heart and global reach.”
“We have a solid track record in building vessels in China and know how to align each project with the most suitable yard. By entering the short-sea and deep-sea markets with a proven business model, we’re opening up new opportunities for shipowners who want to combine affordability with quality and flexibility,” he added.
