Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) named two of its new Suezmax tankers, the Nordic Star and the Nordic Space, on August 24. The two ships being named were both built by Sungdong shipyard. NAT ordered the ships built by Sungdong in December 2014.
The occasion of the naming of the ships was marked with the attendance of guests from both Norwegian and Korean parties. As a part of the celebration, Nordic American Tankers donated 10 000USD for each ship, intended for the care of the elderly, disabled and less fortunate in the region.
In an effort to minimize the environmental impact of their vessels, and to adhere to increasingly strict international environmental regulations, both ships are built with energy-saving designs, and are consequently able to consume up to 10 % less fuel.
While Nordic Space is still awaiting completion in the shipyard, Nordic Star will sail its first operation in early September.
Source & Image credit: Nordic American Tankers
