RensenDriessen makes deep-sea debut with LNG tankers
Marking a major expansion beyond its inland shipping roots, the company will oversee construction at a selected Chinese shipyard, with vessel deliveries scheduled for 2027.
“This is more than just a transaction,” said managing partner, Wim Driessen. “It’s a next step in our development as a brokerage partner with a European heart and global reach.
“By entering the short-sea and deep-sea markets with a proven business model, we’re opening up new opportunities for shipowners who want to combine affordability with quality and flexibility.”
The twin tankers – each 160 metres long and 25 metres wide – will be powered by WinGD dual-fuel engines and fitted with iCER emissions reduction systems.
Designed for a service speed of 15.5 knots, the vessels will meet IMO Tier III standards and offer enhanced environmental performance for global LNG transport.
Aligning with its ‘Best of Both Worlds’ model, RensenDriessen is combining Asian newbuild efficiency with Dutch technical oversight, using a network of over 50 Chinese shipyards to match complex ship types with capable builders.
Commissioned by a northern European LNG operator, the first tanker’s steel cutting is set for mid-June, with delivery in April 2027. The second vessel will follow in September 2027, both to operate in Asian and European waters.
Meanwhile, RensenDriessen is also brokering an LCO₂ tanker for deployment in northwest Europe’s carbon capture supply chain.
