Shipowner and marine engineering solutions provider James Fisher and Sons on Wednesday (22 July) said it has marked another milestone with the naming of Orca Fisher , the first of its new Sealife class chemical tankers to enter service, on the River Thames in London. Orca Fisher is the first of four Sealife class vessels, alongside Narwhal Fisher , Tiger Fisher and Dolphin Fisher . As customers across the energy and industrial sectors seek to reduce emissions across their supply chains without compromising reliability, the Sealife class vessels combine dual-fuel LNG capability with technologies that reduce fuel consumption, improve operational performance and enhance safety. The vessels incorporate a range of engineering innovations to improve efficiency both at sea and in port. An optimised hull form, propulsion optimisation systems and integrated rudder and propeller design enhance performance underway, while waste heat recovery technology captures energy from cooling water, exhaust gases and onboard systems to improve energy efficiency alongside. The naming ceremony also follows the recent appointments of Rob Hales as Head of Maritime Transport and Guy Barker, Product Line Director for James Fisher Tankships who will lead the next phase of the Fleet of the Future programme. Rob Hales, Head of Maritime Transport at James Fisher and Sons, said: “The naming of Orca Fisher represents far more than the introduction of a new vessel. Our customers are looking for partners who can help them move essential cargo safely, reliably and with a lower environmental footprint. “The Sealife class has been developed around those needs, combining operational resilience with technologies that improve efficiency and reduce emissions. “By investing in a modern fleet today, we’re helping ensure coastal shipping remains fit for the future while continuing to deliver the expertise and dependable service our customers trust us to deliver.” Jean Vernet, Chief Executive Officer at Jam