Becker rudders for Knutsen shuttle tanker newbuilds

The two 153,000 DWT DP2 shuttle tankers will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries at its shipyard in South Korea and delivered in 2020.

The two 153k shuttle tanker newbuildings will be fitted with Becker Schilling Rudders, supplied by Becker Marine Systems. The high-lift rudder has a specially developed fishtail profile and will be delivered with the KSR full spade (King Support Rudder) option. The Becker Schilling rudder has no wear and tear parts, which also minimises servicing and maintenance costs.

Knutsen has specified Becker high-lift rudders as manoeuvring systems for the majority of its shuttle tanker fleet.

The vessels will operate in Brazil, under a long-term charter with energy major Equinor AS.