Royal Dutch Shell plc has ordered 10 oil tankers with dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines as it aims to boost its fleet.

“This significant commitment will see Shell hit a new milestone for our fleet decarbonization with an average of 50% of our crude tankers on time charter powered by dual-fuel LNG engines once in service,” said Shell Shipping & Marine global head Grahaeme Henderson. 

“There is real urgency to tackle emissions from this sector and adopting LNG while developing zero-emissions fuels options will make a significant difference to cumulative emissions.”

Four of the very large crude carriers (VLCC) were chartered from Advantage Tankers LLC, with AET and International Seaways Inc. set to provide three each. All the vessels are to be built in South...