{
  "id": 2228653,
  "title": "Press invitation: Furetank VINGA vessel naming ceremony and tour of a state-of-the-art tanker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/press-invitation-furetank-vinga-vessel-naming-ceremony-and-tour-of-a",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T21:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/press-invitation-furetank-vinga-vessel-naming-ceremony-and-tour-of-a-state-of-the-art-tanker/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Media are cordially invited to the naming ceremony and vessel tour of the newly constructed FURE VASA, the 18th ship in the VINGA intermediate tanker series. The event will take place at the Port of Uddevalla on August 28th. This milestone marks 40 years of collaboration between Furetank and FKAB Marine Design, who have consistently refined vessel technology to create the most energy-efficient ships in their class, according to the UN’s International Maritime Organization. FURE VASA serves primarily on liquefied biomethane within the EU and is equipped for shore power connection, ensuring efficiency during port operations. The vessel is co-owned by Furetank and Canadian shipping firm Algoma Central Corporation, joining an impressive fleet of 21 other VINGA tankers ordered thus far. The event will feature a special announcement affecting the Swedish merchant fleet, as well as opportunities for journalists to tour the vessel and conduct interviews. Representatives from Furetank, FKAB Marine Design, and Uddevalla Harbour terminal will be present.",
  "summary": "The Furetank intermediate tanker fleet continues to grow, contributing to the expansion of the Swedish-flagged merchant fleet — vital to securing national supply resilience. Media are invited to attend the naming ceremony and tour of the newly built tanker FURE VASA at the Port of Uddevalla on 28 August. An additional news announcement will be ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}