Reviews & Ratings for the Stena-Superior

In an ambitious move to bolster energy efficiency, Stena Bulk launched a transformative project at the beginning of 2013, focusing not just on traditional energy-saving methods but also incorporating a broader commercial and operational perspective. This initiative aims to optimize the balance between freight transport and bunker fuel usage. The company anticipates that these efficiency improvements will significantly reduce its environmental footprint, projecting a decrease in sulphur oxide emissions by approximately 1,400 metric tons within the year. According to a recent press release, the company estimates that half of the annual savings totaling SEK 65 million can be attributed to technological advancements, while the other half stems from operational and commercial enhancements. For further details, visit Stena Bulk's official press release at http://www.stenabulk.com/en/press-and-news/Pages/pressrelease.aspx?itemId=http%3a%2f%2fpublish.ne.cision.com%2fRelease%2fGetDetail%2fE4DA07CE40A3F81E.

In a significant advancement for environmentally-sustainable shipping, Stena Bulk, headquartered in Gothenburg, has proudly launched its latest innovation, the Stena Superior. This new Suezmax tanker, constructed at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea, is the inaugural vessel in a remarkable series of seven tankers, each boasting a deadweight tonnage of 158,700 dwt and exceptional energy efficiency. The Stena Superior is equipped with advanced fuel-saving technologies, including optimized hull lines, a larger diameter propeller, a bulb rudder, an electronically-controlled de-rated main engine, and energy-saving fins integrated into the hull design. These innovations enable the vessel to achieve at least 15% lower bunker consumption compared to the most efficient conventional Suezmax tankers currently active. Measuring an impressive 274.23 meters in length and 48 meters in beam, the Stena Superior stands as the largest tanker within Stena Bulk's fleet. The total investment for this newbuilding amounts to $67.4 million, which encompasses approximately $4.5 million allocated for upgrades ensuring a 40-year fatigue life, alongside an additional $2.5 million dedicated to fuel-saving systems and environmental enhancements.

The first vessel in a new fleet of seven Suezmax tankers, named 'Stena Superior', has officially been launched at Samsung Heavy Industries' shipyard located in Geoje, Korea. This impressive tanker boasts a deadweight tonnage of 158,000 dwt, measuring 274 meters in length and 48 meters in beam. Developed with a focus on sustainability, the Stena Superior and her sister tankers feature innovative designs that enhance energy efficiency, promising to cut bunker fuel consumption by up to 15% when compared to traditional Suezmax tankers. Most of these vessels are set to become part of the esteemed Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool, a partnership established in 2005 between Stena Bulk and Angola's state-owned oil enterprise, Sonangol. The subsequent tanker in this series, the 'Stena Suède', is expected for delivery on November 15 and will enter a long-term timecharter agreement with the French energy giant, Total. This series marks a significant step forward in the quest for greener maritime transportation.