AET, part of MISC Berhad, has signed an agreement for its first hybrid electric dynamic positioning shuttle tanker (DPST), designed to for dual-fuel, lower-emissions-ready operation, and which has been secured on long-term charter.
This latest newbuilding is said to strengthen AET’s DPST capability and reflect the company’s strategic investment in DPST growth — combining innovation, operational excellence and partnerships to support offshore energy production while progressing towards lower-emissions solutions.
AET operates one of the largest DPST fleets, with 17 vessels deployed across Brazil and Norway, and further growth planned. With dual-fuel capability across all tanker segments, the addition of hybrid electric propulsion further broadens lower-emission options for customers whilst enhancing competitiveness.
The agreement was signed with Dalian Shipbuilding for the construction of a 154,000 dwt Suezmax DPST equipped with an electric energy storage (EES) system and designed to be dual-fuel ethanol-ready, with projected delivery in 2028.
Nick Potter, AET President and CEO, said: “AET owns and operates one of the youngest and largest DPST fleets serving Brazil, and the North and Barents seas. Our collective experience in dual-fuel vessels and growth in the DPST segment has been driven by deep partnerships. Our ambition is to continue extending our industry leading position and deliver reliable, safe and sustainable DPST solutions to customers worldwide.”
Designed for enhanced energy efficiency and future ethanol dual-fuel optionality, the newbuild adds to AET’s multi-fuel fleet growth programme and builds on AET’s energy transition strategy to shift towards lower-emissions technologies across its fleet.
Image: Rendering of AET’s first hybrid electric dynamic positioning shuttle tanker (credit: Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co)
