Shipping & Ports
Furetank Names New Tanker Fure Vasa in Sweden Amid Fleet Investments
Swedish shipowner Furetank has christened its intermediate tanker Fure Vasa during a ceremony in Uddevalla, marking its 40th anniversary.
Swedish shipping operator Furetank has officially named its intermediate tanker, Fure Vasa, during a ceremony held in Uddevalla, Sweden. The event took place on Friday, August 28, and was attended by more than 300 invited guests.
The naming ceremony coincided with the company celebrating its 40th anniversary. During the gathering, Furetank also announced details regarding fresh business investments.
The milestone and accompanying capital plans were highlighted as encouraging developments for the Swedish tanker shipping market.
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