CAPITAL expands fleet with two LNG-ready tankers

Greece’s Capital Ship Management Corp (CAPITAL) has expanded its fleet with two new LNG-ready eco-type crude oil/product carriers.

The 115,621 dwt vessels, M/T Aisopos and M/T Aiolos, were built by New Times Shipbuilding in China.

According to Capital, the vessels are the first newbuild tankers to be installed with certified AMP (cold ironing) and are equipped with a shaft generator.

The tankers are IMO EEDI Phase III compliant and LNG-ready with additional energy-efficient device, including a VFD for large pumps and fans, and a high-efficiency rudder.

In addition, the vessels are cybersecurity certified by Lloyd’s Register.

Aisopos and Aiolos are also the first Greek-flagged vessels delivered by NTS.

Capital Ship Management currently operates a fleet of 32 tankers (13 VLCCs, 6 Aframaxes, and 7 MR/handy product tankers), including six 50,000 dwt LNG fuel-ready chemical/product medium-range tankers built by Hyundai Vietnam Shipyard in 2023.

The company also has ordered the construction of two liquified CO2 (LCO2) carriers from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD.