Suardiaz Group has acquired the IMO2 chemical tanker RS Onza and signed an agreement to make the vessel available to Moeve for operations in European ports.

The vessel, which was recently delivered to Suardiaz in Singapore, is capable of transporting methanol and is already providing services for Moeve. The tanker will operate primarily in Spanish ports.

The acquisition was made through Suardiaz Energy, the group’s energy division, which operates through two business lines: an offshore division focusing on offshore vessel operations, and a tanker division dedicated to oil tanker, chemical tanker and bunker barge operations.

Juan Riva, CEO of Suardiaz Group, commented: "Our agreement with Moeve strengthens our longstanding relationship and is yet another sign of the confidence the energy sector places in us. Our extensive experience in the maritime and bunkering sectors enables us to continue moving forward by delivering more innovative and sustainable solutions."

Fernando Barreras, director of Suardiaz Energy, added: "The RS Onza is equipped with the latest technology for the transport and delivery of new fuels."

Samir Fernandez, director of marine solutions and trading at Moeve, stated: "The incorporation of the RS Onza strengthens our capacity to advance logistics solutions better suited to new fuels. This agreement with Suardiaz is another step forward in Moeve’s roadmap to drive the decarbonisation of maritime transport."

Suardiaz Energy currently operates units based in Barcelona and Ceuta. The company has further projects under development, including new units under construction for delivery in 2027 and the design of an LNG bunker vessel.

Suardiaz added that it is committed to larger and more flexible vessels for the transportation of petroleum-derived products and chemicals, with new fuels handling capacity.