Russia: On June 2, the Baltic Fuel Company (BFC) put into service the 'TM-10', another bunkering tanker for the waters of Big Port St. Petersburg,
BFC purchased the tanker from a Russian shipowner in May. The ownership certificate of the vessel was received on June 1. The acquisition takes BFC's total fleet to 31 vessels.
The double hull tanker 'TM-10' has a length of 57.7 metres, beam of 9.55 metres, and a deadweight of 300 tonnes. The vessel is fully compliant with the requirements of the International Conventions of MARPOL.
Stanislav Korneyev, BFC's General Director, said his company is actively pursuing its own strategy to upgrade the fleet and bring it into line with international requirements for vessels transporting crude oil and oil products.
