Stena Bulk will reflag five Suezmax tankers under Swedish flag.
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Leading Swedish tanker shipping company Stena Bulk today confirmed that it is in the final stage of executing its plan to reflag five of its Suezmax tankers <\/a>under the Swedish flag. The first vessel \u2013 Stena Sunrise<\/em> \u2013 is now fully prepared for reflagging, which is scheduled to take place in Singapore at the end of July 2025.<\/p>\n This milestone follows the company\u2019s original ambition to complete all preparatory steps by June 30, a goal that has now been fulfilled. Only the final practical steps remain, to be executed during the in-port flag change of Stena Sunris<\/em>e, which is currently Cyprus-flagged, to the Swedish flag. This has been made possible, says the company, thanks to the excellent and proactive cooperation with Swedish authorities, government officials, and trade unions, all of whom have worked in close partnership with Stena Bulk throughout the process.<\/p>\n Stena Bulk says that the reflagging initiative reflects it strong commitment to strengthening the Swedish maritime sector and leveraging the improved competitiveness of Sweden as a flag state. In recent years, reforms such as the removal of stamp duty on ship registration, the development of a more competitive tonnage tax regime, and improvements to the Swedish Ship Register have provided a solid foundation for shipowners to make long-term investment decisions under the Swedish flag.<\/p>\n Currently, there are no Suezmax tankers registered in Sweden. By flagging five such vessels in the country, Stena Bulk will not only close this gap but also contribute to Sweden\u2019s strategic resilience and maritime readiness in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n Stena Sunrise is the first of the five Suezmaxes to transition. The remaining four vessels will follow, each at a time and location that makes sense from an operational and administrative perspective. The company will carry out each reflagging in conjunction with the vessels\u2019 commercial routing and in-port availability, ensuring smooth execution.<\/p>\n Throughout this initiative, Stena Bulk has placed strong emphasis on ensuring safe and efficient operations. The company has worked in close collaboration with relevant Swedish stakeholders to address crewing, compliance, and technical aspects. These efforts underline the company\u2019s commitment to translating strategy into practical, high-standard execution.<\/p>\n Erik H\u00e5nell, <\/a>president & CEO of Stena Bulk, commented: \u201cWe are proud to say that our ambition has been fulfilled. With Stena Sunrise set for reflagging in the coming days, we are delivering on our plan. This could not have been done without the truly constructive and forward-leaning collaboration we\u2019ve had with the Swedish authorities, trade unions, and the government. Together, we have not only moved fast, but we\u2019ve done so with great professionalism and shared purpose\u201d.<\/p>\n The presence of these vessels under the Swedish flag will contribute to the broader development of Sweden\u2019s maritime sector, including the creation of new opportunities for Swedish seafarers, officers, and maritime professionals. It also enhances Sweden\u2019s representation and voice in global shipping forums such as the European Union and the International Maritime Organization.<\/p>\n Stena Bulk says that it remains committed to contributing to Sweden\u2019s long-term maritime strategy and looks forward to continuing strong partnerships across the public and private sectors to ensure long-term impact and success.<\/p>\n The post Stena Bulk will reflag five Suezmax tankers under Swedish flag.<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n