The six 18,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) IMO Type II chemical tankers will be constructed at its revitalized shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat. Each tanker will have an overall length of approximately 150 metres and a beam of approx. 23 metres.
The chemical tankers will be designed by Marinform AS and StoGda Ship Design & Engineering and classed by DNV, Swan Defence And Heavy Industries Ltd. said in a regulatory filing. The Ice Class 1A standard vessels will feature an advanced dual-fuel LNG-ready hybrid propulsion system, that would enable multiple operational modes supported by high levels of automation.
SDHI-Rederiet Stenersen AS agreement also includes an option for an additional six sister vessels. The Indian shipmaker will deliver the first vessel within 33 months, with subsequent deliveries planned at regular intervals. Both the companies signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in November 2025.
John Stenersen, Director – Ship Management, Rederiet Stenersen AS noted that this is the company’s first newbuilding contract placed with an Indian shipyard, following a comprehensive technical and commercial evaluation.
Commenting on the contract, Vivek Merchant, Director, SDHI, said, “This marks a historic milestone in the shipyard’s new journey toward becoming a state-of-theart shipbuilding hub.”
“Progressive maritime policies, including the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance scheme, have enabled Indian private shipyards to compete successfully with leading global peers,” he added.
