SDHI Secures $227 Million Order for Six Chemical Tankers from Rederiet Stenersen in Gujarat
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has secured a $227 million contract with Rederiet Stenersen AS for the construction of six IMO Type II chemical tankers at its Pipavav facility in Gujarat. This order, the largest of its kind awarded to an Indian shipyard, includes an option for six additional vessels and marks a significant advancement in India's commercial shipbuilding sector. The tankers are designed to meet the latest safety standards and will feature dual-fuel LNG-ready hybrid propulsion systems, with the first delivery expected within 33 months.
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Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has signed a $227 million contract with Rederiet Stenersen AS for six IMO Type II chemical tankers, each with an 18,000 DWT capacity. This marks the first and largest chemical tanker order awarded to an Indian shipyard, constructed at SDHI's Pipavav facility in Gujarat.
The contract includes an option for six additional vessels, with the first tanker due for delivery within 33 months. Designed by Marinform AS and StoGda Ship Design & Engineering, the tankers will comply with the latest safety standards and feature dual-fuel LNG-ready hybrid propulsion systems. This contract signifies a major step in India's commercial shipbuilding sector and reflects growing global confidence in SDHI's capabilities.
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