Four shipowners co-order vessels in record-breaking VINGA series: “The right time to invest”
Four shipping companies from Sweden, Norway, and Canada see a bright future in the European intermediate tanker market and are ordering four new VINGA ships — taking the series, developed by Furetank, to a remarkable 26 vessels. The new investment was announced on Friday in conjunction with the naming ceremony for FURE VASA, a newly ...
Four shipping companies from Sweden, Norway, and Canada have co-ordered four new VINGA vessels, bringing the total to 26 ships in the series developed by Furetank. The investment was made public on Friday, coinciding with the naming ceremony for FURE VASA, the latest vessel in the series recently returned from a shipyard in China.
Lars Höglund, CEO of Furetank, stated that the sustainable transition favors their vessels, which are internationally recognized as the most energy-efficient and environmentally friendly in their class. Christian Nilsson, CEO of Älvtank, highlighted the advantages of owning multiple vessels from the same series, citing their technical robustness, efficiency, and consistent market demand.
O.H. Meling, CEO of O.H. Meling, expressed confidence in the VINGA vessels' future amidst a gradual shift towards renewable fuels, noting that the vessels will remain in demand due to their ability to transport various liquid cargoes and their potential to become even larger. The new ships will be built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou, China, and delivered between 2028 and 2029.
Upon completion, they will be registered under the Swedish flag, contributing nearly 20% to Sweden's merchant fleet, currently exceeding 105 vessels.
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