Aframax type tanker named Shusha successfully completes first voyage

The first voyage of the Aframax type tanker named Shusha acquired by the joint venture SA Maritime AFEZCO, established on equal terms with the approval of the Supervisory Board of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) was accomplished successfully, Report informs, citing ASCO.

The vessel managed by ASCO Ship Management AFEZCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASCO, was loaded with crude oil at the port of Es Sider in Libya on July 29 and set course for Augusta, Italy.

The first voyage of the Aframax tanker was completed successfully, and the cargo was safely discharged at the destination port.

Each of the three Aframax tankers acquired by the joint venture SA Maritime AFEZCO has a deadweight (gross carrying capacity) of approximately 115,000 tons and will be operated under the flag of Azerbaijan in water basins outside the Caspian Sea.