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World’s first LNG-fuelled tanker

14/12/2011

New LNG-fuelled tanker heralds a new era of cleaner shipping

Chemical tanker MT Argonon to emit less Sox, Nox and particulates across Europe's inland waterways

The world's first new LNG-fuelled tanker has been delivered in Rotterdam to Lloyd's Register class, heralding the start of a new era of cleaner shipping for Europe's local waterways.

The delivery of MT Argonon, a 6,100-dwt dual-fuelled chemical tanker, represents a significant milestone for the Deen Shipping subsidiary, Argonon Shipping B.V., in its pursuit of cleaner transport solutions for Europe. Lloyd’s Register helped the owners and regulators to identify their risks, meet regulatory requirements and overcome the technical challenges for the precedent-setting tanker.

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