DHT Holdings, Inc. announces agreement to install scrubbers on twelve VLCCs

DHT Holdings, Inc. announces agreement to install scrubbers on twelve VLCCs


DHT Holdings, Inc. has announced that the company has entered into agreements to install exhaust gas cleaning systems, also known as scrubbers, on twelve of the company’s Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs)

The Company has entered into agreement with Alfa Laval to supply the systems and has also secured shipyard capacity to install all systems within 2019. The systems will be installed on ships built between 2012 and 2004.

These twelve systems will come in addition to the two systems being installed on the newbuildings DHT Bronco and DHT Mustang set for delivery later this quarter from Hyundai Heavy Industries. This will bring the total number of VLCCs owned by DHT Holdings to 14.

The Company stated: “We look at the upcoming IMO Sulphur Cap as an opportunity for DHT rather than a threat.  We come well prepared and are very pleased with the timely project we have put in place.  This project could potentially create a super-profit for the ships in question and boost the already significant operational leverage in DHT.”

DHT is an independent crude oil tanker company operating a fleet of crude oil tankers in the VLCC and Aframax segments. The company operates through wholly owned management companies in Oslo, Norway and Singapore.

For more information, visit: www.dhtankers.com

9th July 2018