Maersk Tankers to Add Eleven Vessels to its Managed Fleet
Maersk Tankers will certainly include eleven vessels to its taken care of fleet in handle BP Shipping and also ICBC Financial Leasing.
Under the regards to the contract, Maersk Tankers will certainly take each vessel under a bareboat charter setup which it will certainly after that hire to BP under a time charter bargain covering 3 years.
Maersk Tankers claimed the contract includes 3 Suezmax, 3 MR and also 5 Handy- sized vessels all integrated in Korea in between 2016 and also 2017. Maersk Tankers will certainly presume complete duty for functional dangers and also the technological monitoring of the vessels.
The bargain will certainly bring Maersk Tankers’ fleet to 198 under its monitoring.
“We are excited to enter into this agreement and are honored that two industry leaders have selected us as a trusted partner. With this agreement, we increase our fleet under management to 198 vessels from more than 30 different partners – cementing our strong position within the industry,” claims Soren C. Meyer, Chief Asset Officer at Maersk Tankers.
Maersk anticipates to take shipment of the initial vessels in very early 2020, with the continuing to be to be supplied throughout the year.
“Our technical management services build upon Maersk Tankers’ high safety standards, extensive technical experience and a proven ability to run vessels cost- and fuel-efficiently with a strong emphasis on cutting CO2 emissions. We look forward to leveraging our capabilities and strong operational track-record to manage the vessels in the best interest of both partners,” claims Tommy Thomassen, Chief Technical Officer at Maersk Tankers.