Greek shipping operator Maran Tankers Management has taken delivery of the new dual-fuel crude oil tanker Maran Myron from Chinese shipyard New Times Shipbuilding.
The vessel is the sixth dual-fuel Suezmax tanker delivered under an eight-ship newbuilding program commissioned by the Angelicoussis Group, the Athens-based shipping empire headed by Maria Angelicoussis.
With a carrying capacity of 155,500 deadweight tons, the newly delivered tanker has raised the Greek flag, continuing the group tradition of supporting the domestic maritime registry.
Fleet Renewal and the Greek Register
Maran Tankers Management confirmed that the handover leaves two additional tankers remaining to complete the eight-vessel construction order. The delivery forms part of a broader fleet renewal strategy by the Angelicoussis Group, which has focused on acquiring modern tonnage equipped with fuel-efficient systems and flexible operational capabilities.
The decision to register the Maran Myron under the Greek flag reinforces the group position as the leading corporate supporter of the Greek national shipping registry. While many international shipowners register their commercial fleets under open flags such as Liberia, Panama, or the Marshall Islands, the Angelicoussis family has historically registered the vast majority of its vessels under the Greek blue-and-white ensign.
Maria Angelicoussis has led the group since the death of her father, John Angelicoussis, in 2021. The family-owned organization ranks among the largest private shipping groups in the world, controlling extensive fleets across its Maran Tankers crude division, Maran Gas Maritime liquefied gas division, and Maran Dry bulk shipping division.
Dual-Fuel Propulsion and Energy Systems
Designed to blend heavy transport capacity with reduced energy requirements, the Maran Myron incorporates several naval architecture features to curb fuel consumption. The hull form features an optimized hydrodynamic profile that minimizes drag while the tanker navigates laden at sea.
The vessel is fitted with advanced energy-saving systems alongside a shaft generator. Mounted directly onto the propulsion shaft, the generator harnesses the rotation of the main engine to produce electricity for the vessel hotel and auxiliary loads while underway, reducing the need to burn fuel in auxiliary generator engines.
The central technical feature of the Maran Myron is its dual-fuel capability, which permits operation on either liquefied natural gas or conventional marine bunker fuels. This dual-fuel capability is installed on both the main propulsion engine and the auxiliary marine boilers, allowing the crew to select fuels depending on operational needs, voyage requirements, and fuel availability.
Cryogenic Boil-Off Gas Management
Handling liquefied natural gas requires specialized onboard equipment because the cryogenic fuel naturally boils off as heat enters the storage tanks. To address this, the Maran Myron is equipped with an integrated boil-off gas management system that continuously controls tank pressure.
The system utilizes Stirling cryogenic technology to regulate internal tank pressure, enhancing operational safety and providing greater flexibility when managing the LNG fuel supply. Stirling coolers use closed-cycle thermodynamic refrigeration to cool and re-liquefy evaporating vapors, preventing the need to vent methane into the atmosphere.
Operating tankers on liquefied natural gas significantly cuts airborne emissions compared to conventional heavy fuel oil. Using LNG reduces carbon dioxide emissions, virtually eliminates sulfur oxides and particulate matter, and substantially curtails nitrogen oxide output in line with international environmental regulations.
Suezmax Design and Shipyard Program
The Maran Myron was constructed at the shipyard facilities of New Times Shipbuilding in China. Based in Jingjiang along the Yangtze River, the private Chinese yard has become a major production hub for modern commercial tankers, container ships, and dry bulk vessels ordered by international shipping groups.
Measuring 155,500 deadweight tons, the vessel belongs to the Suezmax class, representing the maximum dimensions capable of traversing the Suez Canal with a full cargo of crude oil. These mid-sized crude carriers serve vital global oil trade routes connecting oil fields in the Middle East, Africa, and the Atlantic basin to refineries across Europe and Asia.
With six of the eight contracted Suezmax vessels now delivered by New Times Shipbuilding, Maran Tankers is preparing to take delivery of the final two sister ships to conclude the construction program and complete the modernization of its crude tanker fleet.
