HEDDA KNUTSEN

HEDDA KNUTSEN (IMO: 9915947) sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 915 feets and a beam of 154 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257764000
• IMO: 9915947
• Call Sign: LASZ8
• Flag State: Norway
• Vessel Type: LNG Tanker
• Ship Category: Liquefied Gas Tanker

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 110,697 GT
• Deadweight: 87,697 DWT
• Length Overall: 295 meters
• Beam: 46.4 meters
• Draught: 12.5 meters
• Year Built: 2024

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Dual-fuel propulsion system
• Engine Type: MAN B&W dual-fuel main engine
• Drive Type: Single screw
• Speed: Approximately 19.5 knots service speed

Shipyard

• Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
• Build Location: Ulsan, South Korea
• Delivery Year: 2024

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Knutsen OAS Shipping AS
• Operator: Knutsen LNG
• Country of Ownership: Norway
• Home Port: Haugesund, Norway

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A AIS Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GMDSS compliant communications suite
• Safety Equipment: SOLAS compliant

Operating Region

• Primary Trade: International LNG trade routes
• Operating Area: Worldwide trading, with primary operations in European and Atlantic Basin LNG markets
• Trade Type: LNG cargo transportation

Vessel Description

HEDDA KNUTSEN is a modern LNG carrier built in 2024, operating under the Norwegian flag and owned and managed by Knutsen OAS Shipping, a leading Norwegian shipping company specializing in LNG and shuttle tanker operations. The vessel is equipped with dual-fuel propulsion technology, allowing it to utilize boil-off gas from its LNG cargo as fuel, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions. As one of the newer additions to the Knutsen LNG fleet, the vessel represents the latest generation of LNG carrier design, incorporating advanced containment systems and environmental compliance features in line with current IMO regulations. The vessel is IMO Tier III compliant and is designed for long-term charter operations within global LNG supply chains.