First vessel in NYK Stolt Tankers’ newbuild series launched in China

Thu 4 Jun 2026, 06:25 GMT | Updated: Thu 4 Jun 2026, 06:28 GMT | Bunker Index Staff

First vessel in NYK Stolt Tankers’ newbuild series launched in China

FKAB-designed 38,000 DWT chemical tanker launched at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard, China.

Launching ceremony of a 38,000-dwt chemical tanker with hull no. XY169.

The first of eight FKAB-designed chemical tankers for NYK Stolt Tankers has been launched in China, with the series set for delivery through to 2029. Pictured: Launching ceremony of a 38,000 DWT chemical tanker with hull no. XY169, held on 2 June at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China. Image credit: FKAB Marine Design

The first vessel in an eight-ship series of 38,000 DWT stainless steel chemical parcel tankers ordered by NYK Stolt Tankers (NST) has been launched at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China, according to naval architecture and marine engineering firm FKAB.

The vessel is based on FKAB’s T72 design and has been developed for the transportation of chemical and oil products. It features 30 cargo tank segregations, FKAB’s patented F-Bow hull design and a propulsion arrangement that, according to FKAB, is optimised to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.

The tanker complies with IMO Tier III requirements and is equipped with a shore power connection. It has also been prepared for future conversion to methanol fuel and integration of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery systems, FKAB noted.

Deliveries across the eight-vessel series are scheduled between 2026 and 2029.

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