Essberger plans future fleet in centenary year
Europe’s largest chemical tanker operator is planning a new round of newbuilding orders as it takes delivery of its latest series of advanced parcel tankers
Dr Eberhart von Rantzau, joint managing partner at family-owned shipowner John T Essberger, says the company is studying a fleet replacement programme for at least 10 chemical tanker newbuildings as the business prepares to celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 2024