Thun Tankers acquires second 7,999DWT ship in series

Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit has delivered the second vessel in a series ordered by Swedish tanker operator Thun Tankers. Thun Reliance is the second in a planned series boasting an innovative design with adaptive propulsion to minimise energy usage, adaptability for installation of a shore electricity connection, a battery pack, and resource-efficient machinery.

The tanker has an LOA of 114.95 metres, a moulded beam of 15.87 metres, a draught of 6.95 metres, a deadweight tonnage of 7,999, and 13 coated cargo tanks with a total capacity of 9,500 cubic metres. Power is provided by a 1,950kW main engine.

Thun Reliance and its sisters are part of Thun Tankers’ fleet renewal program, carefully tailor-made to reduce carbon footprint and meet clients’ future demands.  Construction of the ships is in compliance with Finnish/Swedish Ice Class 1A requirements to ensure year-round service in the Baltic Sea.