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James Fisher and Sons orders four LNG dual-fuel tankers from Jinling ShipyardJames Fisher and Sons orders four LNG dual-fuel tankers from Jinling Shipyard

LNG dual-fuel product and chemical tankers ordered under 'fleet of the future' strategy.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

January 15, 2025

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James Fisher and Sons has placed an order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for the construction of four product and chemical tankers.

The new tankers have LNG dual-fuel propulsion capability to further reduce operational CO2 emissions and associated environmental impact over the long-term.

New features of the vessels include an optimised hull form, waste heat recovery through cooling water and exhaust gas, 100% LED lighting and environmentally controlled engine room fans. Additionally, the vessels will incorporate further energy efficiency measures to enhance their sustainability.

James Fisher and Sons is implementing its ‘fleet of the future’ strategy focusing on integrating improved design and advanced technologies to enhance the sustainability of vessels and optimize overall performance.

“These measures will help us build a resilient maritime fleet that prioritises crew safety and wellbeing while enhancing vessel management to help us serve our customers’ needs in a more efficient and less carbon-intensive way,” said Cyrille Levesque, James Fisher’s Chief Technology Officer.

The first vessel is expected to take delivery at the end of 2025.

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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