Thun Tankers unveiled a new vessel named Thun Resilience on October 9 at the Ferus Smit shipyard in the city of Leer, Germany, as part of its fleet modernization for short-term transport in Northern Europe. This vessel is the sixth in the series of ten R-Class tankers designed to improve transportation services in the short-term market.
Details of the unveiling ceremony
The unveiling ceremony was attended by special guest James Davis, Chief Supply Operations Officer at Valero, along with a number of business partners, colleagues, and representatives from the shipyard. The name Thun Resilience was chosen to signify the ability to remain reliable, adaptable, and resilient in changing conditions, which in the transportation industry means maintaining safety and reliability in the performance of vessels, personnel, and supply chains during challenging times.
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The important role of the short-term fleet
For Thun Tankers, this relates to the vital role of short-term transportation in meeting the needs of related industries and communities. Reliable transportation depends on vessels designed appropriately for their trades, experienced crews, and close collaboration among customers, partners, and onshore colleagues. The R-Class vessels have been developed to provide efficient and reliable services in the short-term tanker market in Northern Europe, with a focus on efficient resource operations and long-term importance.
After delivery, the vessels will enter long-term employment on established trade routes and will collaborate with Thun Tankers' charter partners. Henrik Kalson, Vice President of the Erik Thun Group, stated: “We are proud to take another step in developing sustainable transportation solutions with our partners. We sincerely thank everyone involved in this project.”
The unveiling of Thun Resilience follows the delivery of its sister ship, Thun Response, which was unveiled in May. The delivery of Thun Response and the unveiling of Thun Resilience are further steps in the R-Class program, with each vessel designed based on a proven concept tailored to the needs of short-term trades in Northern Europe.
With an order of ten vessels in this series, this program helps to gradually modernize the Thun Tankers fleet. The goal is to have vessels that can operate efficiently, serve customers reliably, and remain relevant throughout their operational lifespan. Joakim Lund, Chief Commercial Officer of Thun Tankers, stated: “With the unveiling of Thun Resilience and the delivery of Thun Response, we are taking another step in the long-term development of our fleet and strengthening our ability to meet customer needs.”
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