NYK Stolt Tankers, a joint venture between Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Stolt Tankers, has signed a contract with Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China to build two parcel chemical tankers. Scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, these vessels will join the chemical tanker pool operated by Stolt Tankers. This order brings the total number of chemical tankers under construction to eight, including the six vessels ordered from the same shipyard in 2024. No price has been revealed.The two newly ordered vessels are large chemical tankers with a cargo capacity of 38,000 tons. They will feature stainless steel cargo holds capable of transporting various chemical products and will incorporate energy-saving technologies, such as being equipped to receive shore-side electricity supply during port stays.“Amid rising demand for renewable energy to achieve a decarbonized society, chemical tankers capable of transporting sustainable aviation fuel, other renewable fuels, and feedstocks are expected to see steady demand growth,” NYK stated in a release.