Delivery of LR2 tanker Angleviken; Wallem is growing the fleet of dual-fuel vessels under its management (source: Wallem)
Two 110,000 dwt LR2 dual-fuel LNG-powered tankers Angleviken and Askviken have been delivered by Guangzhou Shipyard International to the Viken Shipping AS fleet for management by Wallem Group
Viken Shipping of Norway now has a fleet of eight tankers with the addition of two 110,000 dwt dual-fuel LNG-powered LR2 tankers Angleviken and Askviken.
Viken Shipping has been an investor in the global shipmanager and marine services group Wallem Group Ltd since 2006, and it was Wallem Group that announced the delivery of two dual fuel vessels, Angleviken and Askviken, which are under its management.
Wallem Group managing director of shipmanagement Ioannis Stefanou said, “Since its foundation 120 years ago, Wallem has been at the forefront of maritime global services with a keen eye to adopt industry change. In the 21st century, decarbonisation leads the sector’s agenda, and Wallem’s key focus is to develop and build our expertise both onboard and ashore in new technologies and alternative fuel systems.”
He added, “These dual-fuel vessels have brought exciting opportunities for our crew to expand their expertise. They provide a platform to train experienced crews of various ship types on dual-fuel engine system requirements. Wallem is ready to manage any type of vessel equipped with dual fuel engines for our clients.”
LNG as a marine fuel for tankers will be under discussion at the International Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference, Awards & Exhibition 2023. The event runs will be held on 7-8 November 2023 in Athens, Greece. Use this link for further information and to register your interest.
