Finland-based stainless steel producer Outokumpu has announced that it will supply 12,250 mt of duplex grade stainless steel plates to a Chinese shipyard for five chemical tankers ordered by Stolt Tankers. The contract also includes an option for three additional vessels.
Outokumpu stated that the use of duplex grade in cargo tanks enables reduced weight, excellent corrosion resistance and high strength, all necessary in transporting chemicals in a safe and efficient way. The tankers will be used to transport various liquid chemicals throughout the world.
The deliveries of the products in question are expected to start in early 2014 and continue throughout 2015.