NEWS
8thAugust 2022
THE PRAX GROUP ANNOUNCES THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TANKER -FORTUNA II
Harvest Energy Marine, a member of the Prax Group of companies, has announced the purchase of a new tanker, Fortuna II. The vessel joins the company's existing fleet, expanding Harvest Energy Marine's delivery infrastructure in UK and northwestern European waters.
Fortuna II will benefit from the Prax Group's established supply and storage network in the UK and continental Europe, demonstrating the Group's commitment to meet the needs of customers seeking fast and efficient delivery of bunker fuels, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The 68-metreFortuna IIhas a deadweight of 1,700 metric tonnes. The ship can carry Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and marine gas oil, and is able to supply bunkering services in ports right along the UK coast, and in northwestern Europe.
Geert Boden, General Manager of Harvest Energy Marine, said: "I am delighted to announce the purchase ofFortuna II, to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers right across the UK and northwestern Europe. We are firmly committed to continuing to build a robust and reliable supply chain to meet those needs, in order to deliver innovative solutions to reduce refueling times at a competitive price, whilst simultaneously providing our customers with their most important resource."
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Notes to Editors
About Harvest Energy Marine:Harvest Energy Marine is a leading fuel supplier servicing ports in strategic locations around Northwest Europe, managed by a dedicated and highly experienced team. A fleet of tankers and barges is used to effect ship-to-ship bunker supplies to reduce refuelling times and provide customers with their most important resource. The company provides customers with technical support and expert knowledge throughout the decision-making and supply process.
About The Prax Group:Headquartered in the UK, the Prax Group is a leading British, multi-national independent oil refining, storage, retail, and integrated supply and optimisation conglomerate dealing in petroleum products and bio-fuels. The Group has established principal offices in London, Houston and Singapore, and additional branch offices around the world. The Prax Group strives to limit its carbon footprint and to embrace the advent of transitional fuels.
Corporate Headquarters:
Prax Group
York House
45 Seymour Street
London W1H 7JT
United Kingdom
Email: press@prax.com