On August 28, a new tanker in Furetank’s Vinga series will be christened at the Port of Uddevalla. The ship’s design is the work of the shipping company and FKAB Marine Design, thus commemorating 40 years of collaboration in naval design.
The christening ceremony will be held for special guests and the press. On August 29, during a port festival, the unit will open its doors to the public, offering a unique opportunity to go on board and see a modern tanker from the inside.
The collaboration between the shipping company and the naval design firm began in the 1980s. Together, they have refined every technical system over the decades, achieving the highest possible energy efficiency and always staying at the forefront of international environmental and climate regulations.
“We know the operations and FKAB knows shipbuilding. Our collaboration has been a winning formula over the years: one plus one has equaled three. Our companies’ stories are also closely intertwined: FKAB’s founder guaranteed Furetank when we ordered our first modern tanker. That was the beginning of the path that has brought us to where we are today,” said Jonatan Höglund, Deputy CEO of Furetank.
The greatest achievement of this collaboration is the Vinga ships, a record series of 22 tankers ordered to date. These vessels have attracted both co-investors and clients thanks to their energy-efficient design, cutting-edge environmental technology, high technical performance, and exceptional operational reliability.
“Our companies have maintained a fruitful exchange of ideas over the years, driving the advancement of naval technology. Thanks to technical solutions such as biogas propulsion, a propeller nozzle, and an efficient hull design, the fuel consumption of the ships has been reduced to a level that remains best in class since the Vinga series was designed,” said Andreas Hagberg, Sales Director at FKAB.
The ship joins the Swedish merchant fleet, contributing to the country’s supply resilience and security. This was highlighted by Sweden’s Minister of Infrastructure, Andreas Carlson, who commented on the delivery that “it is encouraging to see the Swedish-flagged fleet grow, which now numbers 105 ships. This benefits the Swedish shipping sector, national preparedness, and competitiveness, and will gradually open doors for more Swedish seafarers.”
The Vinga series features vessels of 149.9 meters in length; deadweight tonnage of 17,999 tons; cargo capacity of 20,269 cubic meters; 12 cargo tanks and ice class 1A.
