China: Avic Dingheng Shipyard to Build LNG Bunkering Tanker for Jahre Marine

Avic Dingheng Shipyard to Build LNG Bunkering Tanker for Jahre Marine

Norway based Jahre Marine AS has inked a contract with Avic Dingheng Shipyard for building of an LNG bunkering tanker with a capacity of 6200 cbm, SinoShip reports.

Avic Dingheng Shipyard has long experience and knowledge in building LNG, LPG and Ethylen carriers as well as product and chemical carriers, ”  the Shipyard’s Spokesman Ni Zhimin stated.

The new tanker will be equipped with an IMO A-type liquefied gas storage tank and Rolls-Royce Marine’s propulsion system.

Funding for the new building has been ensured via  Norwegian Nox fund and Nox Infrastructure facility fund.

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World Maritime News Staff, June 12, 2013; Image: Jahre Marine