Stena B-MAX
Specially designed for the Baltic Sea
The export of Russian crude oil through the Baltic has increased considerably in recent years. Therefore, we are developing a vessel that will be especially suitable for the safe and economical carriage of crude from ports in the environmentally sensitive Baltic Sea.
The B-MAX (Baltic Max) project aim is to design and build a vessel with unprecedented safety - and at the same time provide competitive freight for the oil companies exporting crude from the Baltic area.
In addition to having mandatory double hulls, the B-MAX will feature double main engines in two completely separate engine rooms, double rudders and steering gear, two propellers and double control systems like that of a commercial aircraft.
60-80% larger cargo
The B-MAX will have a shallow draft. Currently the vessel is being designed for a cargo capacity in the range of 200–250,000 metric tonnes of crude – on the draft of the Danish Straits. This means about 60–80% larger cargo uplift than conventional tonnage operating from the Baltic Sea. By carrying more cargo per voyage, a charterer reduces his cost per barrel moved. Also the total number of vessels trading from the Baltic will be reduced, thus improving safety, environment and economy at the same time.
Major features
- Designed for the Baltic Sea. 209,000 dwt.
- Length: 307 m. Beam 64 m. Draft: 15 m.
- Swedish-Finnish Ice Class 1A.