Shipping & Ports
Hercules Tanker Management Deploys Hercules Vanessa on Maiden Voyage
Hercules Tanker Management has commenced the maiden voyage of the Hercules Vanessa, an ultra-spec tanker capable of carrying biofuels and methanol.
Hercules Tanker Management has announced the start of the maiden voyage for its 7,882 DWT oil and chemical products tanker, the Hercules Vanessa. The vessel is currently sailing toward its destination at Port Louis in Mauritius.
The ship is part of an order of 10 ultra-specification vessels designed to transport and deliver both traditional bunkers and alternative marine fuels. Its cargo handling capabilities include carrying methanol as well as biofuel blends up to B100.
The Hercules Vanessa is also the first ship in the 10-vessel series to incorporate the MarineLINE high-performance cargo tank coating system.
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