History

The collaboration with the Chinese shipyard AVIC begins and FureBear takes delivery of the first ship in the Vinga series, a total order of 10 ships.

The next generation of Höglunds enters the company as Jonatan Höglund takes over as Vice President and Yvonne Höglund starts her journey as HR manager. Victoria Höglund enters the role of Vessel Operator.

During the Donsö Shipping Meet in August, a contract is signed for an additional two ships in the Vinga series for FureBear AB. In December, Furetank Rederi AB orders two more ships in the Vinga series.

In June, FURE VINGA was moored in central London, hosting an event with 170 IMO delegates gathered to advance global restrictions of greenhouse gas emissions. Furetank received a lot of positive international attention; a confirmation that we are heading the right direction in our environmental work.

2022 was an eventful year for Furetank. Together with the Canadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation the joint venture FureBear was formed and eight further vessels in the successful VINGA series were ordered. This took the series to a total of 17 vessels.

Starting in 2018, the first vessels in the game-changing VINGA series were delivered from the China Merchants Jinling shipyard, replacing older ships. They were designed for maximum efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and minimal environmental impact with dual-fuel capability for LNG/LBG or gasoil, a battery hybrid solution and all equipment needed for shore power.

 The VINGA sisters scored the best EEDI value in their segment globally, meaning that they were the most energy efficient vessels to date according to the International Maritime Organization, IMO. Also, they emit extensively less CO2, sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxide and hazardous particles than previous generations of ships.

In the span of 2012-2013, Furetank embarked on a strategic initiative, establishing our in-house chartering division, Furetank Chartering AB. This marked the beginning of a new era for us, enhancing our service offerings and operational flexibility. In a significant move towards collaboration and strengthening our market position, we joined forces with Thun Tankers AB to create the Gothia Tanker Alliance, setting the stage for enhanced efficiency and broader service capabilities in the tanker shipping sector.

2005 was a year of dynamic expansion and transformation for Furetank, as we welcomed two new vessels, Fure Sun and Fure Star, into our fleet, significantly enhancing our operational capabilities. This period of growth was also marked by strategic shifts, including the sale of our chartering division, Nordtank Shipping, to Broströms, signaling a focused direction towards our core maritime services.

In 2002, Furetank embarked on a significant chapter of growth, expanding our team to meet the demands of our evolving operations. This pivotal year marked the decision to establish a new office, strategically located in the heart of Donsö's bustling port, cementing our presence at the center of maritime activity.

As customer focus shifted towards somewhat larger vessels, Furetank ordered FURENÄS (12.925 dwt) in 1996.