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Launching Nossan

Erik Thun Group has officially launched Nossan, the third vessel in its innovative Lake Vänern MAX series, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and efficient shipping.

”With the launch of Nossan, we are taking another step toward a greener future for maritime transport,” said Johan Källsson, Managing Director at Erik Thun Group. ”This vessel is a testament to our ongoing investment in cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions that reduce our environmental footprint while maintaining the highest operational standards.”

Read the press release for more information.

Delivery of MV Spiken

We are happy to tell you that the second vessel in the new generation of Lake Vanern Max is delivered. This series of vessels are designed to minimise emissions and maximise cargo.

Named after the fishing village Spiken, one of Europe’s largest freshwater harbours with its rich marine life located just north of Lidköping, the village symbolizes tradition and innovation, much like our new vessel.
Find out more by reading our press release our watch this video:

Welcome MV Spiken!

Meet Spiken – the second vessel in the new generation of Lake Vanern Max; vessels designed to minimize emissions and maximize cargo.

On Friday October 25th, the second plug-in hybrid dry cargo vessel in the next-generation of Lake Vanern Max, was launched at @shipyardferussmit in Westerbroek, Netherlands. The vessel was named Spiken, and the naming ceremony was performed by Godmother Susana Paulo accompanied by representatives from the yard, MF Shipping Group and Erik Thun Group. Find out more in our press release or watch this video:

Welcome MV Lidan – our first plug-in hybrid Lake Vanern Max-vessel!

She is the very first vessel in the next-generation of Lake Vanern Max-series and a testament to our dedication to being both long-term and innovative. Lidan is delivered and is sailing from Eemshaven to Wilhelmshaven for her first loading.

She is not just another addition to our fleet; she represents a significant leap forward in maritime technology. Find out more in our press release.



Launching of Lidan

On Friday June 28th, the very first of our new dry cargo vessels, the next-generation Lake Vanern Max, was launched at Scheepswerf Ferus Smit BV in Westerbroek, Netherlands. The vessel was named Lidan, and the naming ceremony was performed by Godmother Benita Skisser.

Miss Benita Skisser is the partner of one of our masters, Oscar Lancing who is a captain in the second generation of officers from the same family sailing on our vessels. Being a family-owned company, we have always believed in the power of tradition, integrity, and forward-thinking. The Lake Vanern Max is a testament to our dedication to being both long-term and innovative. Lidan is not just another addition to our fleet; she represents a significant leap forward in maritime technology.
Find out more in our press release.

Welcome Thun Reliance

We have taken delivery of our product tanker Thun Reliance. She is the second vessel in a series of eight in our ”Resource Efficiency Class”.

”We are very pleased to deliver this brand new and state of the art vessel to Preem. We are convinced that the Thun Reliance will help Preem grow their business while reducing emissions in their supply chain”, says Joakim Lund, CCO at Thun Tankers BV. Find out more in our press release.

Welcome Thun Vettern

Erik Thun has taken delivery of Thun Vettern. The 17,999-dwt vessel was built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou and is an upgraded version of the sister Thun Venern. Thun Vettern is the latest contribution to the “Vinga-series”, all trading within the Gothia Tanker Alliance.

The Thun Vettern is the newest and latest edition to the Vinga-series and she has ice class 1A. All sisters are designed by our partner Furetank together with FKAB with special focus on minimal impact on the environment. The vessels in the Vinga-series all have dual-fuel capability, run on LNG/LBG or gasoil and are fully equipped for shore power connection when available in ports. Find out more here.

Sustainability report 2023

We are proud to let you know that we have published our Sustainability Report for 2023.

The sustainability report is a way to describe the economic, environmental and social impacts of our everyday activities, as a complement to the annual report.

Our vision is to be a sustainable Swedish partner over generations. Being in the shipping industry, we believe we can actually make a difference in the global perspective by being responsible and do our part.

Photo courtesy of Jan-Erik Frisk, chief engineer of Baltic Crystal

Launching of Thun Reliance

On Friday, May 3, we had the pleasure of naming and launching the ‘Thun Reliance’. She is the second of eight ordered product tankers in our “Resource Efficiency Class”,  being built by Scheepswerf Ferus Smit BV.

The vessel was named by Godmother Camilla Dimberg, Head of Physical Management at Preem. Upon delivery, the Thun Reliance will enter a long-term employment with Preem. The vessel will be technically managed by MF Shipping Group. You can find out more in our press release.

Thun Resource is delivered

Thun Resource, the first in a series of eight product tankers in our ”Resource Efficient Class”, has been delivered to Thun Tankers and as of today, she is entering into a long-term employment with Nynas AB. Thun Resource will be technically managed by MF Shipping Group and is built by Scheepswerf Ferus Smit BV.

Adaptive propulsion to minimize energy usage, ready for shore electricity connection, UPS battery pack, the latest hull design and the newest and most resource efficient machinery are some examples of the vessel’s new features. The eight ordered R-class vessels are part of Thun Tankers fleet renewal program, carefully tailor-made to meet and exceed our client’s future demands. Find out more in our press release.

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