Everllence Two-Stroke Dual-Fuel Technology Selected for Landmark Indian Chemical-Tanker Project

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India's largest shipbuilding and heavy engineering company, has selected Everllence for a landmark two-stroke, dual-fuel engine technology for a series of six 18,000-dwt IMO Type II chemical tankers. This marks the first two-stroke newbuild contract for SDHI since the revitalization of their largest shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat.

India is increasingly ambitious in commercial shipbuilding, with this project reflecting that ambition. The first vessel will be powered by an Everllence B&W 6S50ME-C9.7-GI-EGRBP two-stroke engine, manufactured by MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd., a longstanding Everllence licensee. The engine will also feature exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) technology for IMO Tier III compliance and a controllable-pitch propeller arrangement.

The 18,000-dwt vessels are designed for North European operations, meeting Ice Class 1A requirements. SDHI CEO, Rear Admiral Vipin Kumar Saxena, emphasized that this marks the first newbuilding contract for SDHI for two-stroke engines, and the collaboration with Everllence and MITSUI E&S will result in vessels with higher efficiency, greater power output, and better fuel economy.

MITSUI E&S Executive Officer, Takeshi Iizuka, expressed delight at being part of this pioneering newbuilding programme in India's shipbuilding market and highlighted their extensive experience in manufacturing large marine engines. Everllence Head of Two-Stroke Business, Bjarne Foldager, noted that the project brings together a pioneering newbuilding program, a highly experienced European tanker operator, and one of Everllence's longest-standing licensees. Together, they look forward to supporting SDHI in producing this important vessel series.