AET has signed an agreement with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp for its first hybrid electric Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tanker (DPST).
The latest newbuild has been designed to be dual-fuel, lower-emissions-ready and secured on long-term charter.
A global leader in shuttle tankers, AET operates one of the world’s largest DPST fleets, with 17 vessels deployed across Brazil and Norway, and further growth planned. With dual-fuel capability across all tanker segments, the addition of hybrid electric propulsion further broadens lower-emissions optionality for customers whilst enhancing competitiveness.
The agreement was inked with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp. for the construction of a 154,000-deadweight-tonne Suezmax DPST equipped with an Electric Energy Storage (EES) system and designed to be dual-fuel ethanol-ready, with projected delivery in 2028.
Nick Potter, President & CEO of AET, said, “AET owns and operates one of the youngest and largest DPST fleets serving Brazil, and the North and Barents seas. Our collective experience in dual-fuel vessels and growth in the DPST segment has been driven by deep partnerships. Our ambition is to continue extending our industry leading position and deliver reliable, safe and sustainable DPST solutions to customers worldwide.”