Crowley takes delivery of second LNG-ready product tanker
The Texas is the second in a series of four LNG-ready product tankers
The 50,000-dwt, 330,000-barrel-capacity Texas joins sister ship Ohio, which was received by Crowley last October, as the first ever tankers to receive the American Bureau of Shipping’s (ABS) LNG-ready Level 1 approval, i.e., Crowley has the option to convert the tanker to liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion in the future. The remaining two product tankers being built by PSINC (formerly known as Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc) for Crowley are under construction with planned deliveries later this year.
The new 50,000-dwt product tankers are based on a proven Hyundai Mipo Dockyards design incorporating numerous fuel efficiency features, flexible cargo capability, and the latest regulatory requirements. The vessel is about 183m long and capable of carrying crude oil or refined petroleum products.
Crowley’s Seattle-based, naval architecture and marine engineering subsidiary Jensen Maritime is providing construction management services for the product tankers. Jensen now has an on-site office and personnel at the Philadelphia shipyard to ensure strong working relationships with shipyard staff and a seamless construction and delivery programme.
