Japan’s Fukuoka Shipbuilding has launched a new chemical tanker for U.S. based shipping company Fairfield Chemical Carriers (FCC).
The newly built Fairchem Pioneer is FCC’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel stainless steel chemical tanker. According to FCC, the vessel’s LNG propulsion technology reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25% compared to traditional marine fuels.
The ship is the first of two 26,300-dwt chemical tankers FCC ordered from Fukuoka Shipbuilding, with options for four additional vessels.
Recent Posts
Marine
Singapore’s Smart Port Challenge more than doubles submissions as 28 companies explore pilots
Biofuels
Hercules Angelica to carry Malaysian biodiesel cargo on maiden voyage
Methanol
US ethanol could help fill fuel gap for methanol-capable ships, study finds