Coated -Oil and product tankers
Innovative and energy-efficient coated product tanker ship designs, tailored to your needs for sustainable and cost-effective operations
Overview
Delivering excellence in coated product tanker ship design
At FKAB, we specialize in designing state-of-the-art coated product tankers, tailored to meet the diverse demands of global shipping. Coated product tankers provide flexibility for a wide range of cargoes while requiring precise engineering to ensure durability and compliance with industry standards. With an extensive reference list, decades of experience, and innovative designs, FKAB delivers product tankers that maximize cargo efficiency, operational reliability, and environmental sustainability.
OUR PROCESS
A streamlined process for exceptional results
Our proven design process ensures every coated product tanker meets the highest standards of quality, functionality and sustainability.
1
Feasibility study
Evaluating design possibilities and operational needs with technical analysis.
2
Concept design
Collaborating to understand your unique requirements and define the product tanker’s purpose and capabilities.
3
Contract design
Delivering comprehensive and detailed specifications to guide accurate construction.
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Basic design
Documents for class and authority approval submission and information to ensure safety, functionality, performance and compliance with rules and regulations.
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Detailed design
A more detailed and extensive set of documents than in Basic Design, intended for the yard to build their Production Design model.
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Design support
Providing expert guidance for specialized and complex design requirements.
CASE STUDIES
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Explore how FKAB Marine Design has delivered innovative and successful coated product tanker ship design projects worldwide.
Sustainability
Pioneering sustainable ship design for product tankers
At FKAB, we are leading the way towards a more sustainable maritime industry. By combining innovative technology with eco-friendly solutions, we design product tankers that reduce environmental impact, maximize efficiency, and ensure long-term sustainability. Our work sets a new standard that not only transforms the shipping industry – but also creates the conditions for other industries to adapt and evolve towards a more sustainable future.
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FAQ
Answers to guide your maritime journey
What is a product tanker?
A product tanker is a tanker designed to transport refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and naphtha. Product tankers typically have coated cargo tanks and multiple segregations, allowing different cargo grades to be carried simultaneously. They differ from crude oil tankers, which are primarily designed for larger volumes of crude oil.
What is the difference between a product tanker and a crude oil tanker?
Product tankers carry refined petroleum products and normally have coated cargo tanks, more cargo segregations and cargo systems designed to handle several grades simultaneously. Crude oil tankers primarily carry crude oil in larger parcels and generally have simpler cargo segregation. Product tankers are also typically smaller than large crude carriers.
What does ‘coated’ mean in a coated product tanker?
“Coated” means that the steel surfaces of the cargo tanks are protected by a cargo-compatible coating, commonly epoxy, zinc silicate or specialized systems such as Marineline. The coating protects against corrosion and allows carriage of compatible products and chemicals. More aggressive or purity-sensitive cargoes may require stainless steel tanks instead.
Which cargoes can a coated product tanker carry?
A coated product tanker can carry refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and naphtha, as well as certain chemicals and biofuels depending on the coating and vessel certification. Cargo compatibility, previous-cargo restrictions and cleaning requirements determine which cargoes and cargo sequences are acceptable.
What makes a product tanker design sustainable?
A sustainable product tanker combines an energy-efficient hull and propulsion system with cargo and machinery systems optimized for its actual operating profile. Fuel flexibility, wind-assisted propulsion, waste heat recovery and other energy-saving technologies can further reduce emissions, while efficient cargo handling and tank cleaning can reduce energy and resource use.
What sizes of product tankers does FKAB design (Handysize, MR, LR)?
FKAB designs product and chemical tankers across several size segments, including Handysize and MR vessels, with designs developed around the required cargo capacity, trade and port restrictions. The optimal size depends on factors such as parcel size, cargo segregation, route, draught limitations and terminal infrastructure.
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