Swedish shipowner Furetank has ordered two dual-fuel product tankers from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou with delivery expected at the end of 2026.
The 17,999 dwt product tankers, like the ten tankers ordered by Furetank’s alliance with the Algoma Central Corporation, will be entered into the Gothia Tanker Alliance.
The two Vinga vessels will begin operation in 2027 flying the Swedish flag. This order brings the Vinga vessel series to a total of 21 ships, out of which 19 will be commercially managed and 14 fully operated by Furetank. Upon delivery, Furetank’s fleet will consist entirely of vessels with an average age of two years.
The Vinga ships are designed by Furetank together with FKAB Marine Design. They can run either on LNG/LBG or gasoil and are fully equipped for shore power. They are designed with a battery hybrid solution and several features that reduce fuel and energy consumption.
“Since the introduction of the Vinga series in 2018, Furetank has developed into a substantially larger shipping company with our focus set on environmental progress.” Said Lars Höglund, CEO of Furetank.
The Vinga series is designed for the intense and demanding trade in the North Sea and Scandinavia and will help meet Europe’s growing demand for biofuels and renewable feedstocks.
“Our customers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are placing greater importance on reducing the climate footprint of their entire supply chain. With a large fleet of energy-efficient vessels, we can offer better service to customers and optimize the fleet trading pattern, reducing our climate impact even further,” added Höglund.
