Global ship management major Fleet Management Limited has successfully taken over the technical management of two major crude carriers — the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Empire Hope and the Suezmax Morning Star — marking a significant operational milestone.
The vessels were delivered within a span of just two days from shipyards in China and South Korea, underscoring the company’s capability to execute complex and time-sensitive transitions seamlessly.
The dual takeover highlights Fleet Management’s expertise in ensuring vessel readiness, managing intricate delivery processes, and enabling critical operational decision-making during handovers. The move also signals a strengthening partnership with CIDO Shipping, further expanding collaboration in the crude oil transportation segment.
With the addition of Empire Hope and Morning Star to its managed fleet, Fleet Management enhances its ability to support high-volume, long-haul crude oil transportation — a key pillar in sustaining global energy supply chains.
The development reinforces the company’s position as a leading technical manager in the tanker segment, particularly in handling large-capacity vessels critical to international energy trade.