- Moeve signs a contract with RFOcean for a series of 6,600 DWT IMO2 chemical tankers, featuring stainless steel cargo tanks and methanol fuel readiness
- The new tankers, to be delivered between 2025 and 2026, will utilize electric motors powered by generators, offering multi-fuel propulsion capabilities including the use of biofuels and potential for future upgrades to fuel cells or battery-driven generators
- The partnership is in line with Moeve’s commitment as a member of the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition to advance clean energy alternatives and reduce the environmental impact of shipping
Moeve has signed a contract with Norwegian tanker owner, RFOcean for a series of ultra-efficient chemical tankers. The vessels, which are due for delivery between 2025 and 2026, will be amongst the most modern chemical tankers built. This new generation of 6,600 DWT IMO2 tankers are equipped with stainless steel cargo tanks and methanol fuel ready notation. The main propulsion system in this series of ships will be an electric motor powered by generators instead of a conventional main engine, which creates the flexibility for a wide range of operating speeds, and also possibilities for multi-fuel propulsion including the use of biofuels. In addition, the design has the potential for exchanging diesel generators with fuel cells or battery driven generators. They are already about 30% more fuel efficient compared to the aging fleet & have Ice Class 1A for maximum trading flexibility.