Spain’s energy company Moeve has signed a contract with RFOcean for a series of 6,600-dwt IMO2 chemical tankers.
The newbuild tankers will feature stainless steel cargo tanks and methanol fuel readiness.
The vessels, scheduled to be delivered between 2025 and 2026, will utilize electric motors powered by generators, offering multi-fuel propulsion capabilities including the use of biofuels and potential for future upgrades to fuel cells or battery-driven generators.
The company said the deal is in line with its commitment as a member of the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition to advance clean energy alternatives and reduce the environmental impact of shipping
Moeve has signed a contract with Norwegian tanker owner, RFOcean for a series of ultra-efficient chemical tankers.
This new generation of 6,600-dwt IMO2 tankers are equipped with stainless steel cargo tanks and methanol fuel ready notation.
The main propulsion system in this series of ships will be an electric motor powered by generators instead of a conventional main engine.
Furthermore, the design has the potential for exchanging diesel generators with fuel cells or battery driven generators.
Alice Acuña, EVP Trading at Moeve, said: “These state-of-the-art, truly fuel-flexible vessels will be at the forefront of the maritime industry’s continued steps to reduce its environmental impact and advance cleaner energy alternatives.
“This move is fully aligned with Moeve’s strategy to reduce its carbon emissions and those of its customers, and to become a leading provider of clean marine solutions this decade.”
