EPS orders multiple dual-fuel vessels from China

Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has ordered a series of ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers and LNG dual-fuel oil tankers from Chinese shipyards.

PHOTO: An EPS LNG dual-fuel tanker receiving LNG stem. EPS

EPS has ordered four 210,000-dwt ammonia dual fuel bulk carriers from CSSC Beihai Shipbuilding. These vessels will be able to run on both ammonia and conventional marine fuels.

It has also inked a separate deal with CSSC Guangzhou Shipbuilding International for two 111,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel oil tankers that can run on both LNG and conventional marine fuels.

However, the company has not disclosed any details regarding the expected delivery dates for the ordered vessels.

By Tuhin Roy

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