Construction Contracts Signed for First Battery-Powered Tankers

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Tokyo-based shipping company Asahi Tanker Co. has placed an order for the world’s first electric-powered tankers. The two tankers will be 100% powered by large-capacity lithium ion batteries for zero-emission operations. The vessels will serve as bunker supply vessels in Tokyo Bay, and are anticipated to launch in March 2022.

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