On Friday the 10th of November at 11.00 hrs. our Nb. 467 ‘Thun Resource’ was successfully launched at our shipyard in Leer (Germany). ‘Thun Resource’ is the first in a series of 6 ships to be built for our clients Erik Thun A.B. / Thun Tankers.

These ordered “R-Class” vessels are a further development of the E-class tankers that were recently delivered to Thun. These vessels have identical main dimensions, but this time with 13 coated cargo tanks. Meanwhile the focus remains once more on resource efficiency, environmental responsibility and logistical reliability. The vessels will be built to the latest design standards and often exceeding existing and forthcoming regulations.

The new vessels will measure 7999 Dw Tons and 9700 m3 cargo volume in 13 cargo tanks (coated). Main dimensions to be Loa 115m, B 15.9 mtr, draft 6.95 mtr. Iceclass will be 1A, suited for for year-round Baltic service with a 1950 kW main engine.