Odfjell’s major fleet renewal program was initiated back in 2016. Since then, we have welcomed 30 brand new vessels. These ships are tailor-made for the chemical tanker trade and have the most recent design and technology onboard, but the individual sizes, tanks and features vary to secure a most optimal fleet composition.
When the fleet renewal is completed, our combined services and flexibility will answer to our customers’ broad set of requirements – while also answering to the international ambitions for eco-friendly, sustainable shipping.
The final two ships of our renewal program are currently under construction at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in China. The last phase has been an exceptional one. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, restrictions first affected activity in China before also restricting travels and deliveries to and from the yard.
Odfjell, the yard and partners have handled many unforeseen obstacles along the way, and it was therefore an extra happy moment when the first of the two 38,000 dwt newbuilds embarked on a long-awaited sea trial. A milestone is met, and Bow Explorer is set to enter the Odfjell fleet later this year.
Being built on the same yard and with the same advanced features as the award-winning 49,000 dwt Bow Orion, Bow Explorer and her sister will be another quality addition to Odfjell’s fleet. The ships are smaller in size with the 38,000 dwt, but have more tanks. The 40 stainless steel cargo tanks will add further flexibility and give our customers the best transportation and storage for their chemicals and liquids.
