On 16 June, New Times Shipbuilding delivered a 299,500 DWT LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker, designed to align with ongoing regulatory and industry-driven efforts toward maritime decarbonization.
The tanker is a very large crude carrier (VLCC). It is fitted with LNG dual-fuel propulsion technology, enabling operation on both conventional marine fuels and liquefied natural gas. This dual-fuel configuration is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel efficiency compared with traditional heavy fuel oil-powered VLCCs.
According to data from DNV, 60 LNG dual-fuel vessels were ordered in the first five months of 2026. This spans containerships, car and truck carriers, oil tankers, and cruise ships.
Credit: New Times Shipbuilding
There also was a formal naming ceremony in which the vessel was officially christened “Mount Vision.” Following its naming, the vessel is expected to proceed through final commissioning and sea trials before entering commercial service.
The vessel’s godmother, Lirong Han, performed the traditional champagne-breaking ceremony against the hull, officially naming the ship “Mount Vision.”
Attending the ceremony were CEO Liu Haijin; Executive Deputy General Manager Zhang Yuyong; Deputy General Manager & Executive Director Yuan Heng; Owner Tor Olav Trøim; Chairman of Bruton Ltd. Bjørn Isaksen; President of CIB Leasing Si Bin; and Senior Vice Presidents of DNV Catrine Vestereng and Øyvind Pettersen, along with all other distinguished guests.