“Bitumen Marine” orders new asphalt vessel to enhance its logistics capabilities
On 9 April 2024, Bitumen Marine Co., Ltd. (subsidiary of Tipco Asphalt PCL) signed a contract with Sumisho Marine Co., Ltd and Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, from Japan, to build a new 8,000 DWT asphalt vessel with design emphasis on environmental conservation and energy efficiency. The vessel will have a maximum voyage distance of 13,500 nautical miles and maximum speed of 14 knots. This new vessel will increase the Group’s asphalt carrying capabilities, complimenting the 8 vessels (1,200-12,000 DWT) currently in service, allowing for greater carrying capacity of asphalt products to customers in Southeast Asia, Northern Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
