Swedish tanker owner Sirius Shipping has sealed a charter deal with compatriot refiner Preem for two methanol-ready oil and chemical carriers under construction in China.
Donsö-based Sirius has two 15,000 dwt ships booked at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou, with the first delivery expected in the second half of 2026.
Once delivered, the two tankers will be long-term chartered by Preem to ship finished products mainly but also to be able to supply the refineries with renewable feedstock.
The 147-m-long vessels of the so-called Evolution 15K series have been designed by Kongsberg Maritime. The newbuilds will come with methanol fuel tanks installed, sports hybrid battery and shore connection, and an estimated EEDI 39% below the 2025 Phase III requirements.
“Preem has high ambitions to reduce its environmental impact and these two vessels will play an important role in our challenge to reach climate neutrality by 2035. By investing in new and modern tankers, Preem shows its commitment to sustainability and safety in shipping. At the same time, we support our customers in reaching their challenging goals,” said Daniel Berndolf, head of the shipping department at Preem.
