Maersk Tankers to Add Eleven Vessels to its Managed Fleet

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Maersk Tankers will add eleven vessels to its managed fleet in deal with BP Shipping and ICBC Financial Leasing.

Under the terms of the agreement, Maersk Tankers will take each vessel under a bareboat charter arrangement which it will then hire out to BP under a time charter deal spanning three years.

Maersk Tankers said the agreement involves three Suezmax, three MR and five Handy-sized vessels all built in Korea between 2016 and 2017. Maersk Tankers will assume full responsibility for operational risks and the technical management of the vessels.

The deal will bring Maersk Tankers’ fleet to 198 under its management.

“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,” says Soren C. Meyer, Chief Asset Officer at Maersk Tankers.

Maersk expects to take delivery of the first vessels in early 2020, with the remaining to be delivered 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,” says Tommy Thomassen, Chief Technical Officer at Maersk Tankers.

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