Tanker company confirms green credentials

The Green Shipping Programme was established by Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping and promoting green and clean shipping. AET is participating in the Green Ship element of the programme which encourages shipowners to adopt energy efficient ship designs that reduce fuel consumption and associated emissions. To qualify, owners have to submit an International Energy Efficiency Certificate that proves the vessels’ Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) exceeds the IMO’s minimum requirements.

AET says its commitment to environmental responsibility will soon be underlined when it takes delivery of its newest ‘eco-design’ Suezmax tanker. This vessel, named Eagle San Pedro, is the last of four sister ships from Samsung Heavy Industries in Korea. The 158,000dwt newbuild includes hull form optimisation and de-rating of the main engine power for low load optimisation, saver fins, a star propeller and rudder bulb to substantially reduce the amount of fuel used.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, president and CEO, Hor Weng Yew said: “I am very proud to sign our commitment to this extremely worthwhile environmental programme. Next year we will accept four new ‘eco-design’ VLCCs into our fleet. We are committed to a fleet rejuvenation programme that ensures all new vessels joining the fleet will be significantly more fuel-efficient than those they replace. This is good for us, good for our customers and good for the environment.”