We are pleased to announce that we will strengthen our existing fleet with m/t Wisby Argan. The Wisby Tanker owned vessel will enter into the Gothia Tanker Alliance network with immediate effect and will be the fourth Wisby Tanker owned product tanker commercially managed by Thun Tankers.
Press Release Wisby Argan 01/02/2022
On Friday January 7th our second NaabsaMAX, Thun Britain, was launched in Leer, Germany. Our long experience of building resource efficient, high quality vessels has been used in the building process. Focus has been to maximize the vessel´s cargo intake and increase in-port performance; with the scope to allow further increased cargo lot sizes going into restricted niche ports.
Resource efficiency, new regulations and environmental care has been key in the development of the new vessel. Upon delivery in March, the vessel will enter into a long-term agreement with UK based Geos Group Ltd. Please find out more by reading our press release.
We have taken delivery of our fourth vessel in the ”E-class” series; Thun Empower. She will be trading within the Gothia Tanker Alliance network. She left Eemshaven on her maiden voyage to Gothenburg this weekend. Please find out more reading our press release.
On Tuesday July 27, Thun Tankers launched the Thun Empower in an online event where she was named by Godmother Katharina Stanzel, Managing Director of Intertanko. The E-class vessels are the result of a long tradition in building both efficient and climate smart vessels in line with, and even beyond, the climate goals we all need to embrace.
You are welcome to watch the launch online or read our press release.
We have taken delivery of our third vessel in the “E-class” series; Thun Equality. She will be trading within the Gothia Tanker Alliance network. Her first destination was the port of Kalundborg in Denmark where she will start operating. Please find out more reading our press release.
On Monday March 1, Thun Tankers launched Thun Equality in an online event where she was named by God Mother Margareta Alestig, Chairman of the Board of Erik Thun AB. Equality, diversity and inclusiveness are big parts of our sustainability work, and it has been and will be a focus ahead.
You are welcome to watch the launch online or read our press release.
We have taken delivery of our first NaabsaMAX, Thun Blyth. She is now entering into a long-term agreement with UK based Geos Group Ltd. Her first destination was the port of Blyth in UK where she will start operating. Please find out more reading our press release.
Shipping unites, also in challenging times, the naming and launching of our NaabsaMAX is a good example of that. Together from Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and UK we in Thun Tankers, Geos Group and MF Shipping Group are happy to welcome our new vessel. “May she and all who sail in her stay well!”
You are welcome to watch the launch online.
Yesterday, Thun Tankers took delivery of the fifth L-class, Thun Lundy, at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (former known as AVIC Dingheng) in China. Just like her sister ships – Thun Lidkoping, Thun London, Thun Liverpool & Thun Liffey – she will enter the Gothia Tanker Alliance network.
Please read more in our Press Release >>
Vessel and crew (photo taken by Claas Vis, MF Shipping Group superintendent on site).
Thun Tankers BV has placed an order for a second 4,250-deadweight product tanker. The ordered tanker will be delivered May 2022 and will together with her previously ordered sister enter into a long-term agreement with UK based Geos Group Ltd. Both vessels will be built with “NAABSA” design – “Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground” – being able to call tidal restricted niche ports.
Please read more in our press release>>
