With the help of its Chinese chapter, the Swedish Uddevalla-based ship design company will provide the basic and detail designs for the 41,000 dwt oil product and chemical carriers.

The 199 by 32.2 m FKAB T67s will be IMO Tier III-compliant ships with optimized hull lines, including the patented F-bow to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

The 1B ice-class tankers will also feature battery packs and onshore power supply connectors.

The propulsion system will consist of one medium-speed engine coupled to a controllable pitch propeller and a ('take me home') shaft generator. During discharging in a port, the main engine will be used as a generator by a remotely operated hydraulic clutch that disconnects the propeller shaft from the gear.

Photo: FKAB Marine Design