SCHOTTEL has been selected to supply complete propulsion packages for three 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels under construction at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. Ltd, according to the company's release.
The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. Two of the vessels are being built for UK-based Avenir LNG Ltd, and one for Singaporean Vitol International Shipping Ltd. Vitol has also signed a seven-year time charter agreement, with options for extension up to ten years, for one of the Avenir LNG vessels, starting in Q4 2026.
Each vessel's propulsion package will include a SCHOTTEL Controllable Propeller (SCP 119 4-X), a SCHOTTEL Retractable RudderPropeller (SRP 380 R), and a SCHOTTEL Transverse Thruster (STT 2 FP). The SCP will enable a free sailing speed of up to 15.5 knots. The SRP-R offers 360-degree maneuverability and can be retracted to reduce drag. The STT further enhances maneuverability, crucial for handling LNG during ship-to-ship transfers. All three units will feature the SCHOTTEL LeaCon seal monitoring system.
SCHOTTEL is a German manufacturer of propulsion systems for ships and offshore applications.
Nantong CIMC Sinopacific is a Chinese shipyard specializing in the construction of gas carriers and offshore vessels.