Mon 2 Nov 2009, 13:11 GMT

Lukoil launches Kaliningrad barge


New barge will be used to carry out deliveries of 380-cst in Kaliningrad.



Kaliningrad-based Lukoil Baltic Bunker Ltd. has announced the launch of its latest bunker barge, Tarnika.

The 599-tonne vessel, which is 52 metres long and 9 metres wide, will be used to carry out deliveries of 380-centistoke (cst) fuel in Kaliningrad.

Lukoil Baltic Bunker Ltd is an affiliate of Russian oil giant Lukoil. The company is responsible for delivering marine fuel to ships in the sea and river ports of Russia and Bulgaria.



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