Lloyd’s Register (LR) has classed K Shipbuilding’s first newbuild LNG dual-fuel medium-range (MR) tanker, ‘Arctic Tern’, representing a significant step forward in the Korean’s shipyard’s capability to build sustainable ships.
Through this tanker delivery, LR says that K Shipbuilding has taken a step closer to the eco-friendly ship market, and the company will continue to lead the mid-sized shipbuilding market.
The innovative MR tanker can run on both LNG and conventional marine fuels to reduce GHG emissions and increase operational efficiency. The vessel is managed by Synergy Denmark and chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC).
The ship, which was contracted in October 2021 and began construction in June 2023, measures 182.9m in length, 32.2m in width, and 19.1m in depth, with a maximum speed of 14.5 knots. Its delivery is considered a testament to K-Shipbuilding’s capabilities and an important contribution to sustainable maritime operations.
The LR team in Korea worked closely with K Shipbuilding and its partners through the entire design and build process. K Shipbuilding has delivered over 240 MR tankers with Arctic Tern being the first to be dual-fuelled.
Sung-Gu Park, LR President North East Asia, said: “K Shipbuilding is a leader in the mid-sized shipbuilding market. The delivery of Arctic Tern, the first LNG dual-fuel MR tanker in the company’s history highlights its commitment to building environmentally friendly vessels.”
Image: ‘Arctic Tern’ dual fuel tanker (source: Lloyd’s Register)
