Germany's GEFO places new tanker in service on Rhine River

Germany’s GEFO Shipping Group has placed its new inland tanker Antonello into service on the Rhine River following the completion of trials in late October.

The German-flagged vessel was designed and built by RensenDriessen Shipbuilding in the Netherlands and outfitted by Dolderman. RensenDriessen confirmed the successful completion of sea trials late last month and described the tanker as ready to begin working for GEFO.

Antonello is the first of six stainless steel newbuilds that will join GEFO's inland fleet in 2026 and 2027, the company said. The twin-screw vessel measures 110 by 11.45 metres and has eight cargo tanks with a combined capacity of 3,040 cubic metres.

Propulsion is provided by a low-emission, EU Stage V-compliant system.

Cargo is discharged by eight MarFlex Europe MDPD-80 pumps, supplemented by eight stripping pumps. A Heatmaster thermal oil heating installation with a secondary circuit allows the carriage of products that must be kept at a controlled temperature.