Odfjell names the world's largest and most efficient stainless steel chemical tankers
A milestone is reached in Odfjell's history as we officially name next generation of chemical tankers on Monday July 1st 2019. When the ships are delivered to our fleet, these vessels will be the world's largest stainless steel chemical tankers, taking Odfjell to a new level of capacity, efficiency, and eco-friendly operations, the company said in its release.
Odfjell has undertaken a major fleet renewal program through measures such as pool cooperation, redelivery of older tonnage and chartering of new ships, and on July 1st, a historic marker for the most extensive project of them all: four new 49,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers, out of a total order of six vessels.
The four newbuilds are tailor-made for Odfjell’s core objective: to transport and handle each of these unique chemicals in the safest, most efficient, eco-friendly way. Over the years, we have done extensive in-house research and made heavy investments to reduce emissions, resulting in a solid 35% increase in energy efficiency since 2009.
The first of the new chemical tankers is expected to enter the fleet in late July, with the next three being delivered successively at three-month intervals.
The naming ceremonies for the two vessels is taking place on the building site at the Hudong-Zhonghua yard in China on Monday July 1st. Representatives from Odfjell management and site team, the yard, customers and partners attend the formal event at where the ships are officially named.
The names of the four newbuildings were decided through a company naming competition where Odfjell colleagues from terminals, vessels, and offices all around the world entered their naming ideas.
