Fairfield Chemical Carriers adds LNG dual-fuel tanker

Connecticut-based Fairfield Chemical Carriers, a unit of Japan's MOL Chemical Tankers, has added another LNG dual-fuel chemical tanker to their fleet, the Fairchem Pioneer, as announced by Fairfield Chemical Carriers on July 25 via a LinkedIn post.

“We are proud to announce the addition of our second LNG-dual fuel 26,000 DWT vessel, the Fairchem Pioneer, to the fleet,” the company stated.

The vessel was delivered by Japan’s Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co. on July 25. Fairfield Chemical Carriers emphasised that the addition of the Fairchem Pioneer demonstrates their ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry.