Swedish tanker operator Terntank is further expanding its fleet with newbuilding projects.
Terntank has ordered three new dual fuel methanol/biofuel-ready chemical/product/biofuels tankers on 15,000 dwt. Equipped with the Hybrid Solution® and wind assist readiness from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou (CMJL Yangzhou), Designed by Kongsberg with delivery during spring 2025.
The vessels will be developed from the experience of the previous six AVIC SERIES vessels with additional innovative improvements to reduce environmental impacts. In addition to the 40 percent of CO2 reductions, we made on previous vessels the wind assistance will further reduce the emissions by 8 percent, and with methanol’s low-carbon and potential in decarbonization, we accelerate our pathway to net zero. The efficient design results in an EEDI between 16-40% below the 2025 Phase 3 requirements.
The new vessels will significantly reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impacts in the supply chain with methanol-powered engines, wind-assisted propulsion, hybrid battery system, and on-shore power. These next-generation product tankers will give a strong lead in reaching the greenhouse gas reduction goals of the International Maritime Organization.
The vessels are built with 14 segerations and are tailor made to optimally be able to transport bio feedstocks to our customer’s refineries and load the finished goods to our customers’ depots.
The new builds are capable to operate on the new advanced fuels such as green methanol and e-methanol with their low GWP global warming potential in a well-to-wake perspective, which is up to 98% lower than conventional fuels, plays an important role to meet our net zero emission goal 2040.
The latest vessels equipped with our Hybrid Solution® (Tern Island & Tern Fors) have been in operation for a year and been proving that the battery pack and shore-power connection technology works and plays a vital role to minimize pollution near populated areas such as ports, and we believe that the installation of wind-assisted propulsion systems is one of the most promising contributory measures to reducing actual fuel consumption from shipping.
According to the new builds program, the vessel design follows strict standards to utilize the best possible working environment for the crew working on board, making the vessels a prime example of a long-term sustainable working place.
Terntank noted that the latest order will further strengthen the company’s position as a leader in sustainable shipping practices. Currently, Terntank operates nine chemical/product tankers ranging from 10,000 dwt to 15,000 dwt with an average age of six years.