On May 3, the “Thun Reliance” (flying the Dutch flag) was launched at the yard in Leer, Germany. Upon delivery, the Thun Reliance will enter long-term employment with Preem. The vessel will be technically managed by MF Shipping Group and was built by Scheepswerf Ferus Smit.
The “Thun Reliance” is the second in a series of eight ordered 'Resource Efficiency' sisters. These vessels feature an industry-first innovative design with adaptive propulsion to minimize energy usage, readiness for shore electricity connection, a battery pack, the latest hull design, and the newest and most resource-efficient machinery. The ordered vessels are part of Thun Tankers' fleet renewal program, carefully designed to reduce the climate footprint and meet future demands.
Main characteristics:
- Length overall: 114.95 m
- Breadth moulded: 15.87 m
- GRT: about 4700 mts
- Deadweight: 7999 tons
- Cargo tank capacity: 9540 m3
- Ice Class: 1A (Finnish Swedish)
Some of the vessel’s many new features:
- Newest and most resource-efficient machinery with adaptive propulsion.
- The latest hull design.
- Readiness for shore electricity connection.
- UPS battery pack for increased reliability and reduced emissions.
Source: Thun Tankers