James Fisher and Sons has commissioned four tankers from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng Co Ltd, featuring LNG dual-fuel propulsion systems.
This technology allows the vessels to operate on both traditional fuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG), significantly reducing CO2 emissions. According to James Fisher and Sons, the dual-fuel capability aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability, ensuring cleaner operations over the long term.
With this project we are bringing pioneering new technologies and sustainable practices to the maritime sector. These new vessels will enable us to support our long-standing customers while helping them to achieve their environmental performance and sustainability ambitions
… said Krystyna Tsochlas, James Fisher’s Head of Maritime Transport.
A number of successful features that will add to the overall sustainability of the new builds have been carried over from recent additions to the company’s fleet, vessels Sir John Fisher and Lady Maria Fisher. These include optimised hull form, waste heat recovery through cooling water and exhaust gas, 100 percent LED lighting and environmentally controlled engine room fans. In addition, the vessels will incorporate further energy efficiency measures to enhance their sustainability, in particular to address emissions in port.
Delivery of the first tanker is expected by the end of 2025, marking a key milestone in James Fisher’s “Fleet of the Future” initiative to enhance maritime sustainability and operational efficiency.
Our ‘Fleet of the Future’ strategy focuses on integrating improved design and advanced technologies to enhance the sustainability of our vessels and optimise overall performance.
… commented Cyrille Levesque, James Fisher’s Chief Technology Officer.
To remind, according to DNV, in Q3 2024 alone, 105 new LNG orders were recorded, accounting for 64% of all alternative fuelled vessel orders for the quarter.