Stena orders another Suezmax
Artist impression of the Stena Bulk Suezmax newbuildings ordered from Samsung
The Gothenburg-based Stena Bulk, which recently confirmed an order at Samsung Shipyard for six in-house designed Suezmax tankers for delivery in 2011/2012, has now placed further one order of a Suezmax tanker, the seventh in the series.
Designed by Stena’s own design department, the 158,000 dwt vessels are claimed to have dramatically improved energy efficiency which will, among other things, reduce fuel and bunker consumption by up to 15 percent compared with most efficient, conventionally designed Suezmax tankers currently in operation.
“Stena Bulk have been patient in viewing the markets these past couple of years, to expand its fleet of Suezmax tankers and we have taken the time to integrate our proven track record for innovative tanker design by creating the most environmentally friendly large tanker of its size, with minimal fuel consumption, available today”, said Ulf G. Ryder, president and ceo of Stena Bulk.
“The order for these seven vessels will all be excellent additions to the Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool”, Ryder continued. “The pool, which is in the premium class of the operating tanker pools, will now further cement its lead with an emphasis on new and environmentally friendly tankers”.
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