China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou has been contracted to build the ninth vessel in the Vinga series, with delivery scheduled for January 2024.

The 17,999 dwt tanker will offer a cargo capacity of 20,306 m3 across 12 epoxy-coated tanks.

Apart from the possibility to run the dual-fuel newbuild on liquefied natural gas or its bio version, she will be equipped to operate cargo pumps with high voltage (6.6 kV) shore power.

The tanker will also have the 1A ice class.

The Vinga tankers are operated by the Gothenburg-based Furetank (which owns four) within the also Gothenburg-located Gothia Tanker Alliance.

"This is yet another step forward on our journey towards a fleet consisting entirely of climate friendly vessels. Furetank wants to be an environmentally friendly and leading actor within the segment. With this newbuilding we will continue to implement all available technologies to do the best we can - now. It feels especially good to place the order in these unstable pandemic times; we have a strong belief in the future," Lars Höglund, CEO, Furetank, commented on the order.

Furetank's deal with China Merchants includes an option for constructing more vessels.

Photo: Furetank