AET brings first of three all-new shuttle tankers to Shell
On Wednesday, AET took delivery of the Eagle Campos – the first in a series of three commissioned DP2 shuttle tankers. It was built specifically for a long-term charter to Brazil Shipping I Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and will operate in Brazil as the Eagle Pilar, which AET already operates there for Shell. The remaining two ships are still under construction at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea.
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The company explained that its commitment to moving energy in an increasingly responsible and environmentally friendly way led to the agreement with Shell in December 2019 to operate these three Suezmax DP2 tankers in the international and Brazilian Basin on a long-term charter.
Eagle Campos' two sister ships are currently under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, and are expected to be delivered later this year. In an attempt to ensure that all health and safety precautions were in place to safeguard the construction and delivery of the ships during the ongoing pandemic, the AET and Eaglestar site teams have been working closely with the Hyundai Heavy Industries team.
Captain Amit Pal, Global Director, DPST, commented upon receiving the delivery: “My sincere thanks to everyone at Shell, Hyundai Heavy Industries, DNV, Eaglestar and AET for this remarkable collaboration and safe execution. This achievement shows the drive across the industry to provide innovative solutions that contribute to a brighter future and create a sustainable global trade network.”
The 2 DWT DP153.000 vessel was built to Shell's technical requirements for DP2 tankers in Brazil. Thanks to the collaboration between Hyundai Heavy Industries, DNV and Eaglestar, the Eagle Campos DP2 tanker will operate to the highest operational and environmental standards, including full compliance with IMO Tier 3 NOx and SOx emission requirements, according to the IMO’s statement. AET.
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In addition, the vessel is DNV rated and equipped with variable frequency electric drive (VFD) cargo pumps and high horsepower thrusters for improved fuel efficiency. It is also fully capable of operating in the expected weather conditions for its class. AET further added that the eco-efficient vessel is also equipped with energy saving devices such as the Hi Pre-Swirl Duct and Rudder Bulb for increased propulsion efficiency and is already EEDI Phase 2 compliant before the regulations come into effect. force.
“For AET, this latest vessel delivery further strengthens our position as lead owner and operator of 12 of these highly specialized DP tankers worldwide, with eight vessels currently operating in the Brazil Basin (including Eagle Campos). Witnessing the fulfillment of our contract with Shell signifies the commitment of both parties to high quality, safe and responsible operations,” concluded Pal.
In addition, AET also confirmed that it has another five DP2 tankers under construction, which are also expected to be delivered in 2022, bringing its global DPST fleet to 17, with 13 operating offshore Brazil.
