PG Tankers' methanol-ready newbuild added to Isle of Man Ship Registry

British tanker owner and operator Pritchard-Gordon Tankers (PG Tankers) has taken delivery of a new low-emission methanol-ready tanker flagged by the Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR).

The newbuid is a 10,600 dwt IMO II coated oil product and chemical tanker named Lettie PG. Designed by Swedish-headquartered FKAB Marine Design, the ship was constructed at the Ding Heng shipyard in China and launched in September 2024.

Lettie PG is the first of three tankers ordered by PG Tankers in an ongoing fleet renewal program.

According to IOMSR, the newbuild represents a new generation of environmentally-focused tankers, and it has gone into service under the Isle of Man flag.

The tanker is equipped with several new technologies to meet PG Tankers’ sustainability initiative.

Specifically, Lettie PG is methanol fuel-ready, with peak-shaving power batteries, and solar-powered charging, zero emissions discharge capability, and cold ironing compatibility. It also features FKAB’s patented F-Bow and benefits from extensive CFD optimization to improve wave resistance and hull flow, IOSMR explained.

The ship is equipped with Wärtsilä’s integrated propulsion system, including a