Bergshav Tankers AS

Ship Owners

Bergshav Tankers AS is a subsidiary of Bergshav Management AS, a private shipping company based in Norway. Bergshav Management AS oversees a range of maritime activities and assets, and Bergshav Tankers AS specializes in the management and operation of tanker vessels.

Founded by the Berge family, Bergshav Management and its associated companies, including Bergshav Tankers AS, boast a long history in the maritime industry, particularly in shipping. The company has evolved over the decades, expanding its portfolio to include a variety of shipping operations. Its fleet primarily consists of tankers designed for the transportation of liquid cargoes, such as crude oil, refined petroleum products, and chemicals.

The company is known for its commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, adhering to stringent international standards and environmental regulations. Bergshav Tankers AS frequently collaborates with other leading companies and maritime organizations to promote best practices and drive innovation in the shipping industry.

With its headquarters located in Norway, Bergshav Tankers AS benefits from the country's rich maritime tradition and infrastructure, allowing it to effectively manage its fleet and provide reliable and efficient shipping solutions to its clients.

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Maritime News

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NYK Names Dual-Fuel LPG Carrier Newbuild

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A newly built very large gas carrier (VLGC) was named Lucent Pathfinder at a ceremony held at Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Sakaide Works, marking the seventh dual-fuel LPG carrier using LPG ordered by NYK.The vessel, which will be chartered by United Arab Emirates-based LPG trader BGN INT DMCC, is designed for the global transportation of liquefied petroleum gas and is capable of operating on both heavy fuel oil and LPG.The naming ceremony was attended by around 30 stakeholders. Takayuki Koike, LPG director at BGN, named the vessel, followed by a ceremonial rope cutting performed by Wendy Jungsuk Kwon, an LPG trader at BGN.

US Files for Warrants to Seize Dozens More Tankers

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The U.S. government has filed for court warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to the Venezuelan oil trade, four sources familiar with the matter said, as Washington consolidates control of oil shipments in and out of the South American country.The U.S. military and Coast Guard have seized five vessels in recent weeks in international waters that were either carrying Venezuelan oil or have done so in the past. The seizures were part of Washington's campaign to force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro out of power that culminated in U.S. forces capturing him on January 3.

Unidentified Drones Strike Three Oil Tankers in Black Sea

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Three Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones in the Black Sea on Tuesday as they were on their way to load crude at a terminal on Russia's coast, sources told Reuters.The attacks come as Kazakhstan's oil production, most of which is exported via the terminal, cratered in early January.It was not immediately clear who was behind Tuesday's strikes. Ukraine did not immediately comment. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which operates the terminal where the tankers were due to take on board cargoes, declined to comment on the attack.

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