Swedish tanker owner Furetank is set to hold a naming ceremony for its newest intermediate product tanker, Fure Vasa, at the Port of Uddevalla on 28 August, as the company's Vinga series continues to expand.

Fure Vasa is the 18th vessel in the Vinga series, which was developed jointly by Furetank and naval architecture firm FKAB Marine Design — both based in Uddevalla — marking 40 years of shared vessel design between the two companies. The partnership, which dates to the 1980s, has focused on reducing energy consumption and keeping pace with international environmental and climate regulations.

According to Furetank, the Vinga series vessels are the most energy-efficient in their class globally — a designation attributed to the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO). The vessels run primarily on liquefied biomethane (LBM) within the EU and are equipped for shore power connection for all port operations.

Fure Vasa is owned through a joint venture between Furetank and Canadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation, operating under the name Furebear — an arrangement shared with a number of other vessels in the Vinga fleet. To date, 22 vessels in the series have been ordered.

The vessel's entry into the Swedish merchant fleet comes as the Swedish-flagged fleet reaches 105 ships. Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson commented: "Furetank today announces that it is registering a new vessel under the Swedish flag, with more on the way. It is encouraging to see the Swedish-flagged fleet grow — now standing at 105 vessels. This is good for Swedish shipping, national preparedness and competitiveness, and will gradually open the door to more Swedish seafarers."

The Vinga class vessels measure 149.9 metres in length, have a cargo capacity of 17,999 deadweight tonnes, and feature 12 cargo tanks.