The “Ardmore Seaventure”
Ardmore Shipping takes delivery of 49, 999 dwt IMO 3 Tanker from SPP Shipbuilding; immediately chartered to Cargill
Product and chemical tanker specialist Ardmore Shipping has taken delivery of the Ardmore Seaventure from SPP Shipbuilding in Korea and immediately delivered the tanker to Cargill on a 12 month time charter arrangement.
The Ardmore Seaventure is a 49, 999 deadweight tonnes (dwt) IMO 3 product and chemical tanker and the second vessel to be delivered to Ardmore Shipping from a series of four orders placed with SPP Shipbuilding, Korea.
The Ardmore Seaventure follows SPP’s industry-leading design for this class of vessel and includes a number of additional specifications for improved fuel efficiency, including a MAN B&W electronic engine, combined with a Mewis Duct and high performance hull coating from International Paint, together with SkySails’ Performance Monitor voyage optimisation system. The Ardmore Seaventure has also been verified by ABS in accordance with the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI).
Anthony Gurnee, CEO of Ardmore Shipping, commented: “We are delighted to welcome the Ardmore Seaventure to our fleet. She is a very high quality vessel, designed and built to industry-leading standards by SPP Shipbuilding, and incorporating a number of the latest technologies to ensure a high level of fuel efficiency and operational performance. We are very pleased to see her enter service immediately with Cargill and confident that she and her crew will serve Cargill with distinction.”
The Ardmore Seaventure is the eighth vessel in Ardmore’s fleet of product and chemical tankers, with a combined total tonnage of over 300, 000 dwt and an average vessel age of five years old. Ardmore expects to take delivery of the third and fourth vessels, also 49, 999-dwt IMO 3 product and chemical tankers, from SPP Shipbuilding in early 2014.
The Ardmore Seavaliant, the first of Ardmore’s newbuild vessels, was delivered by SPP Shipbuilding in February 2013 and has also been chartered to Cargill for a 12-month period.
Ardmore Shipping Limited is a global tanker company specialising in petroleum products, commodity chemicals and liquid agricultural products. Based in Cork, Ireland, Ardmore leverages the agility of a focused operating company to provide a flexible and efficient approach to meeting the needs of its customers and service partners.
Ardmore benefits from a highly experienced management team with a proven track record of success in the industry. The company combines a clear vision, ambitious growth plans and financial strength with commitment to the highest operational, commercial and ethical standards.
More details on Ardmore Shipping Ltd can be found at www.ardmoreshipping.com.
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I wonder did I see this splendid ship moored across the water from me on last Sunday, when my wife, son and I were enjoying ourselves on a small beach near Ringaskkiddy, Cork, last Sunday? Having been brought up amongst the shipyards of Govan,- 1931-45, I still take a great interest in ships. Delighted to learn that is is owned by a Cork-based company, where I now live. Finally, thank you for publishing that splendid review of my autobiography,’No Love Here’ by James Brewer.
God bless,
martin Gordon.