Russian oil major also expanding in Murmansk and in Russian Far East Two subsidiaries of Russian state-owned oil company OJSC Rosneft, Rosneft Marine UK RN-Bunker, have jointly deployed a bunker tanker to deliver supplies at the Russian Black Sea Port of Tuapse.The 2007-built, 3,569 dwt RN Taurus is on a time-charter from Rosnefteflot, a joint venture between Rosneft and Sovcomflot.RN-Bunker director Andrei Tuchnin said: "Rosneft is committed to improving service to our customers by continuing to introduce modern and up-to-date vessels and technologies. RN Taurus will ensure that our customers receive reliable and efficient delivery while we play our part in helping protect the environment that we operate within."The company says bring the modern vessel into service is part of a s strategy to develop modern, environmentally friendly bunker tankers for use in Russian ports while replacing ageing bunker tankers from the Soviet era. The RN Taurus as pumps in each of its cargo tanks and is capable of delivering 150 cu m of bunker fuel an hour. It has two controllable-pitch propellers and a bow thruster with an integrated automated control system.A second bunker tanker, the RN Magelan, has been delivered to the Murmansk, with more new vessels expected ...
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