NYK and Stolt Tankers to Build Two Additional Chemical Tankers

Building a Total of Eight Vessels to Capture Growing Demand for Chemical Tankers

2 October 2025

NYK Stolt Tankers, S.A., a joint venture between NYK and Stolt Tankers Limited ("Stolt Tankers"), has signed a contract with Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China to build two parcel chemical tankers.* Scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, these vessels will join the chemical tanker pool operated by Stolt Tankers B.V. This order brings the total number of chemical tankers under construction to eight, including the six vessels ordered from the same shipyard in 2024.

The two newly ordered vessels are large chemical tankers with a cargo capacity of 38,000 tons. They will feature stainless steel cargo holds capable of transporting various chemical products and will incorporate energy-saving technologies, such as being equipped to receive shore-side electricity supply during port stays, as part of their commitment to environmental sustainability.

Amid rising demand for renewable energy to achieve a decarbonized society, chemical tankers capable of transporting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), other renewable fuels, and feedstocks are expected to see steady demand growth. In response, the NYK Group and Stolt Tankers are advancing the renewal and expansion of our chemical tanker fleet. By replacing vessels with more fuel-efficient ships, we are promoting the decarbonization of transportation while also preparing to meet the anticipated growth in chemical product transport demand.

Vessel Particulars

Type of vessel:   Parcel Chemical Tanker
LOA:   184.90 meters
Beam:   32.20 meters
Deadweight:   Approximately 38,000 tons
Delivery dates:   2028, 2029
Shipyard:   Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard (China)

* Parcel Chemical Tanker:   Multi-purpose chemical tankers that can carry various cargo, including chemical products, animal and vegetable oils, etc.

NYK Group, press release