Aurora and GSB form chemical tanker partnership
IMC’s Aurora Tankers forms partnership with Golden Stena Baycrest (GSB) Tankers to manage and operate stainless steel chemical tankers.
A new partnership between IMC’s Aurora Tankers and Golden Stena Baycrest will take effect from 1st July. Representatives say the deal aims to focus on expansion across the J19 stainless steel tanker segment in the Asia region.
Frederik Guttormsen, Managing Director, IMC Shipping Group, said: “We remain confident in the chemical tanker market overall and we will continue to expand our shipping platform which today include our 22 strong MR tanker fleet, our stainless-steel 19k fleet, CSIMC, our fleet of MPV’s, the global dry bulk operating business and the domestic operation in Indonesia by PTPSS.”
Dexter Say, Managing Director of Aurora Tankers, commented: “This joint operation partnership is a step towards building our stainless-steel fleet and serving customers with greater flexibility.
“We believe the timing of the partnership is perfect, as the medium to long-term outlook for the chemical tanker market is positive.”
