Wallem Group has clinched a management deal for two new dual-fuel tankers.
The Hong Kong-headquartered company said it has taken over the 110,000-dwt Angleviken and Askviken, delivered to owner Viken Shipping of Norway from Guangzhou Shipyard International in China in the summer.
The LNG/diesel-powered LR2s “demonstrate Wallem’s commitment to building its expertise in managing and operating the vessels of the future”, the company added.
Wallem wants to partner clients who drive decarbonisation in the maritime industry and is also preparing to take delivery of multiple new dual-fuel pure car truck carriers in the near future.
Ioannis Stefanou, managing director of ship management, said: “In the 21st century, decarbonisation leads the sector’s agenda, and Wallem’s key focus is to develop and build our expertise both onboard and ashore in new technologies and alternative fuel systems.
“Despite technological advances, we still believe the future is human.”
Viken has a modern fleet of eight tankers, including the new two additions, as well as aframaxes, a suezmax and an MR2.
Exciting opportunities
Stefanou said the Viken ships have brought exciting opportunities for Wallem’s crews to expand their expertise, providing a platform to train experienced seafarers on dual-fuel engine system requirements.
Wallem operates globally with a shore-based team of 700 people and 7,000 crew members, serving nearly all vessel segments.
Earlier this month, the manager said it was appointing a new chief executive. John-Kaare Aune is leaving in January 2024 after a period of transition and will be succeeded by John Rowley.
Aune joined Wallem in 2019 as managing director of ship management, before being appointed group chief executive in January 2021.
