Schulte Group’s keel-laying ceremony for its first LCO2 tanker took place at the yard of Dalian Shipbuilding & Offshore Company (DSOC) in China.
The newbuilding is designed as an LCO2 tanker of the type 2PG/3G, suitable for the transportation of refrigerated liquefied gases in two cylindrical-shaped independent cargo tanks of the IMO type C. Despite a cargo capacity of 7,500 m3, it will feature technologies to reduce its carbon footprint. The primary fuel for the ship will be LNG. The novel tanker is committed to a long-term time charter agreement with Northern Lights, a joint venture owned by Shell, TotalEnergies and Equinor, and will support the development of the world’s first cross-border CO2 transport and storage infrastructure.
Moreover, combined with other proven technologies, such as wind-assisted rotor sails and air lubrication, it is expected to achieve a carbon footprint approximately 34% lower than that of conventional ships running on marine fuel. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for 2026.
The newbuilding has been commissioned by Bernhard Schulte. The construction is overseen by the group’s newbuilding division Schulte Marine Concept (S.M.C.), including plan approval and construction supervision. Ship management services will be provided by Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM).
