NYK Stolt Tankers has ordered six 38,000 deadweight tonne methanol-ready, chemical tankers from Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard.
Stolt-Nielsen Limited has announced that its Joint Venture between NYK Line and Stolt Tankers (NYK Stolt Tankers, or NST) has reached an agreement with Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China to build six 38,000 deadweight tonne stainless steel chemical tankers for delivery between late 2026 and 2029.
This order reflects our strategy to maintain scale of our core 38,000 deadweight tonne fleet by adding newbuildings not otherwise available in the second-hand market in a capital efficient way through our NST joint venture.
… said Udo Lange, Chief Executive Officer, Stolt-Nielsen Limited.
These vessels are sisterships to Stolt Tankers’ order of six ships from Wuhu Shipyard announced in November. The ships can also be retrofitted for battery and methanol propulsion, supporting Stolt Tankers’ commitment to the energy transition.
Commenting on the transaction, Udo Lange, Chief Executive Officer, Stolt-Nielsen Limited said that these newbuildings will replace ships retiring from their fleet from 2026, ensuring their customers continue to enjoy the flexibility and service quality Stolt Tankers is known for.
I am pleased to have reached this newbuilding order with Stolt Tankers, our long-time partner for over 30 years. By replacing the vessels with ones that are more fuel-efficient, we can provide stable transportation services to our customers while promoting an energy transition.
… commented Hironobu Watanabe, NYK Line Managing Executive Officer and Chief Executive of the company’s Energy Division
