Thun Reliance naming and launching ceremony May 3, 2024

Friday, May 3 2024, the “Thun Reliance” was launched in a festive event on site at the yard in Leer, Germany. The vessel was named by Godmother Camilla Dimberg, Head of Physical Management at Preem. Upon delivery, the Thun Reliance will enter a long-term employment with Preem. The vessel will be technically managed by MF Shipping Group and is built by Scheepswerf Ferus Smit.
The “Thun Reliance” is the second in a series of eight ordered ’Resource Efficiency’ sisters. The vessels have an industry-first innovative design with adaptive propulsion to minimize energy usage, ready for shore electricity connection, 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 tailor-made to reduce the climate footprint and meet the client’s future demands.
"We are proud and pleased to be able to add Thun Reliance to our growing fleet of long-term chartered tonnage. We are convinced that the vessel, with its improvements in cargo capacity and fuel consumption, as well as other emission-reducing measures, is well suited for Preem’s and our customers’ requirements and will contribute to the transformation towards a sustainable society."
Daniel Berndolf, head of the shipping department at Preem
"The scope for the “R-Class” series have been to build the most resource efficient vessels available for the trade. This series of vessels will have a transformative impact to progress on our industry-leading climate ambitions. We are convinced that the Thun Reliance will help Preem grow their business while reducing emissions from their supply chain."
Joakim Lund, CCO at Thun Tankers BV
Main characteristics:
• Length overall 114.95 m
• Breath moulded 15.87 m
• GRT about 4700 mts
• Deadweight 7999 ton
• Cargo tank capacity 9540 m3
• Ice Class 1A (Finnish Swedish)
Some of the vessels’ many new features:
• Newest and most resource efficient machinery with adaptive propulsion.
• The latest hull design. Ready for shore electricity connection.
• UPS battery pack for increased reliability and reduced emissions.