Erik Thun Group orders new generation of dry cargo vessels

Erik Thun Group has ordered two new dry cargo vessels from Scheepsverf Ferus Smit BV in the Netherlands, to replace some of the existing vessels with the ordered new buildings.

The new vessels are a further evolvement of Erik Thun’s existing fleet. It said: “A focus on efficiency, environmental care and customers’ needs have been essential when developing the new vessels.

“They are built to the absolute latest design meeting and often exceeding existing and forthcoming regulations. Reduced fuel consumption, an increased cargo intake, less exhaust emissions and lowered noise levels are a few examples of our trademarks. The new buildings are equipped with a frequency converter for versatile shore power connection.”

“We are looking forward to the next generation of vessels providing our clients with sustainable and smart solutions, delivering the cargo on time with the best environmental performance possible for the time being,” said Jens Bäckström, senior charterer at Erik Thun AB.

“At Erik Thun, we have always had a high focus on resource efficiency translating into modern environmental care. It is a challenge to build vessels fit for the future, but our long experience gives us a good basis for continual improvement and innovative design,” added Henrik Källsson, deputy managing director at Erik Thun Group.

Thun will develop these new dry cargo vessels in cooperation with Ferus Smit BV, with whom it has a longstanding relationship. This order will be the partnership’s 40th vessel together as they strive to improve every new generation of ships to be as environmentally efficient as possible.

he first vessel will be delivered in spring 2022 and the second approximately a year later, in spring 2023.

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