Norwegian shipowner Utkilen welcomed its first vessel from a new generation of environmentally friendly chemical tankers at a christening in China last week.
The 9,900-dwt Mostraum (built 2019) and three sisterships under construction at AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding promise to cut fuel consumption by 30% and NOx emissions by 80%.
Chief executive Siri-Anne Mjaatvedt said the Mostraum will save 1,300 tonnes of fuel per year compared with more elderly ships.
