GTA operated LNG-fuelled “Ramelia” named at shipyard in China
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A naming ceremony was held for the Rederi AB Alvtank owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered tanker Ramelia at a shipyard in China, said ship designer FKAB on Monday (3 June).
The 16,300 dwt vessel is number six of 7+1 tankers ordered as part of the Gothia Tanker Alliance series.
The FKAB design is an ice class 1A environmental friendly tanker, equipped with batteries and dual fuel engines for LNG operation.
The Gothia Tanker Alliance owns and operates several LNG powered vessels including the Fure Valö and Fure West.
It has entered into an agreement with Gasum Group subsidiary Skangas in October 2018 for the supply of LNG as a marine fuel.
Related: Furetank’s welcomes LNG dual fuelled Fure Valö to fleet
Related: Gothia Tanker Alliance to receive LNG bunker fuel from Skangas
Photo credit: FKAB
Published: 7 June, 2019
