Tue 23 Mar 2010, 06:39 GMT

Aegean takes delivery of two tanker newbuilds


Supplier expands delivery capacity in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore.



Leading physicaly bunker supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. has announced that it has taken delivery of the Andros, a 4,600 dwt double-hull bunkering tanker newbuild from Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China.

The vessel is expected to be deployed to the company's market in the United Arab Emirates.

Aegean also announced it has taken delivery of the Lefkas, a 6,200 dwt double-hull bunkering tanker newbuild from Qingdao Hyundai Shipyard in China. The vessel is expected to be deployed to the company's market in Singapore.

Commenting on the company's latest acquisitions, E. Nikolas Tavlarios, President, said, "With the delivery of the Andros and the Lefkas, Aegean Marine has once again strengthened its leading competitive position for the global supply of marine fuel. We intend to deploy these double-hull newbuilds to the United Arab Emirates and Singapore, two of the largest bunkering markets in the world, as we seek to further expand our industry leadership and drive future sales volume growth."


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