AET has delivered the first of the three agreed Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), powered by dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines, to Shell Tankers (Singapore) on long-term charter.
The 300,000 dwt tanker was named Eagle Vellore. Eagle Vellore’s two sister ships are now being built in Geoje, South Korea by Hanwha Ocean and are scheduled to be delivered later this year on long-term charter to Shell Tankers (Singapore).
Adding another LNG dual-fuel VLCC to our fleet and our ongoing development of zero-emission vessels is consistent with our commitment to deliver more energy with less emissions, supporting customer demand and the world’s need for energy security.
… said Zahid Osman, President & CEO of AET
The AET and Eaglestar site teams have been collaborating closely with the yard to ensure a safe delivery. Eaglestar has also been appointed as the ship management of the Eagle Vellore and its two sister ships.
While we continue to invest in LNG, with over half of Shell’s crude tanker fleet set to be dual-fuel LNG by the end of the year, we are also developing zero-emissions fuel options to support future decarbonisation of the shipping sector
… added Stacie Pitts, Senior Vice President for Crude Trading at Shell
The three ships, which are classed by Lloyd’s Register have optimized hull forms and propellers, improvement ducts, and rudder bulbs to further increase the vessel’s energy efficiency.
As stated by Capt. Rajalingam Subramaniam, AET Chairman and MISC President & Group CEO, Eagle Vellore’s two sister vessels are currently under construction by Hanwha Ocean (formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering) in Geoje, South Korea and due to be delivered later this year on long-term charter to Shell Tankers (Singapore).
