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'First-ever' newbuild tankers with certified AMP join Capital’s fleet
Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Ship Management Corp has begun receiving some of the newbuilding tankers it contracted in recent years, incorporating the latest technologies for improved efficiency and sustainability
The latest additions to the Greek shipowner’s fleet are 115,621-dwt Aframax/LR2 tankers Aisopos and Aiolos, both built at China’s New Times Shipbuilding (NTS). According to Capital, these are the first newbuild tankers ever to be equipped with certified AMP (cold ironing) and are fitted with a shaft generator to enhance the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), and daily fuel oil consumption.
The vessels are IMO EEDI Phase III compliant and LNG-ready, signalling their preparedness for future energy transitions. Additionally, they are equipped with energy-efficient devices, including a variable frequency drive for large pumps and fans, as well as a high-efficiency rudder. The ships have also been cyber-security certified by Lloyd’s Register, ensuring safe and secure operations.
Capital has also highlighted the Greek-flagging of Aisopos and Aiolos as a significant milestone, as they are the first Greek-flagged vessels delivered by NTS.
Fleet overview
Currently, Capital Ship Management operates a fleet of 32 tankers, with a total carrying capacity of 6M dwt, including vessels under construction. The fleet comprises 13 VLCCs, six Suezmaxes, six Aframax/LR2 vessels, and seven MR/Handy product tankers.
In addition to its notable newbuilding contracts in 2024, Capital made headlines last year with a US$1Bn deal with Bahri for the sale of nine VLCCs. Capital Product Partners chief executive Jerry Kalogiratos has told Riviera the group remains deeply committed to the tanker market, as reflected in its substantial orderbook.
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