Empire Navigation has entered into a Newbuilding Contract for four (4) units of 50,000 DWT Product Chemical Tankers with delivery expected within the 3rd Quarter of 2019 .
The new Vessels will be of the Eco-design based on the latest technology of Eco hull form and engine and will be built at Hyundai, MIPO Shipyard in Ulsan, Korea. The first Vessel will be delivered within the 3rd quarter of 2019 and the rest with approximately one month delivery integrals. The Vessels will be fitted with SOx Scrubber and HP SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction ) Catalyst in order to fully comply with the latest SOx and NOx regulations, they will be also fitted with electrolysis type Ballast Water Management Treatment system. In addition, Vessels will also have of extra equipment, such as additional O.F boiler and extra equipment in order to comply with ENVIRO notation, EXXON 2017 requirements, etc.