Following its launch in January 2021, the second of four Aframax tankers being built in Iran is now undergoing sea trials
In an evolving package of four Aframax tankers for reported Venezuelan interests, the second of four Aframax tankers built in Iran is now taking part in sea trials.
The vessel was built at Bushehr Marine Industrial Company (Sadra) and engineering work on the vessels was conducted by IRGC-controlled engineering company Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters.
At the time of the launch of the second vessel in 2021, Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters head Saeed Mohammad told reporters, “We have been able to unveil and launch the second giant oceangoing oil tanker despite all sanctions with the help of Iranian experts at Sadra company.”
According to some sources, the keel for the second tanker was laid between November 2018 and January 2019 and comprised sections that had been commenced in 2012.
