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Rotterdam, 23 September 2015 Anthony Veder has purchased all four modern gas tankers from L.G.R. di Navigazione S.p.A. With this unique transaction Anthony Veder is further rejuvenating its fleet, while at the same time maintaining its high standards in providing safe and efficient shipping tonnage to its clients. The 4000 CBM semi pressurized/fully refrigerated gas carriers Castel Dell’ Ovo (2007) and Castello Di Gradara (2009) have already been commercially managed by Anthony Veder since early 2015 and they will be delivered to Anthony Veder in the coming months. They will be renamed Coral Medusa and Coral Monactis respectively. The 8000 CBM ethylene carriers Castel Nuovo (2009) and Castel Sant’ Elmo (2009) are expected to be delivered to Anthony Veder shortly after that, after leaving the Lauritzen Kosan Pool. They will be renamed Coral Pearl and Coral Patula. Jan Valkier, Anthony Veder’s CEO: “We are very happy with this transaction since it ties in perfectly with our long term strategy to continuously improve the efficiency and the flexibility of the services we provide to our customers.” The vessels will trade in North West Europe, in Anthony Veder’s pool of gas tankers. About Anthony Veder: The Anthony Veder Group was established in 1937 as a ship-owner and port agent. Ever since acquiring its first gas tanker in 1969, the company has been involved in gas shipping. As an integrated shipping company, it serves long-term customers by offering a safe, reliable and flexible service using a wide range of high quality gas carriers. The group is involved in all segments of gas shipping, from CO2 to ethylene and from LPG to LNG. In addition to this, the company provides comprehensive and efficient technical and commercial ship management services to third parties. Anthony Veder operates a fleet of 30 gas tankers, including five gas tankers that are fuelled by LNG. The Rotterdam based shipping company employs over 800 people. Further information is available at www.anthonyveder.com Source: Anthony Veder Rederijzaken B.V. |
