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New Bunker Tanker for Bunkers International
Bunkers International Corporation (Bunkers International) and the company's joint venture partner C.I. Vanoil today announced the availability of their double‐hulled, 6000 metric tonne capacity, purpose built bunker tanker BT Cartagena Sun.
According to the press release, the Colombian‐flagged 2012 rebuilt tanker has pump rates up to 500 metric tonnes/hour and will provide HSFO, LSFO, and MGO products that comply with ISO 2005 and 2010 standards.
“We are very excited to launch the BT Cartagena Sun. This vessel will enable our customers to obtain all the products they require at the locations they desire,” said John Canal, President of Bunkers International Corporation.
“With proximity to the Panama Canal, the BT Cartagena Sun can offer a viable LSFO bunker option for vessels transiting to North American and European ECA [Emissions Control Area] zones," he added.
The bunker tanker will service ships at Covenas, offshore Cartagena, offshore Santa Marta, adjacent coal terminal areas, and other coastal Colombian ports upon request.
Bunkers International said their low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO) provides a maximum of 1.00% sulfur with viscosity of 250‐300 cSt, less than 200ppm of Vanadium and a CCAI of typically 820‐830ppm.
HSFO with 1.5% max sulphur and low metals will also be offered along with MGO, the company said.
