King-Size Efficiency

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Stena Superior is the first of Swedish firm Stena Bulk’s new series of lower-consumption Suezmax tankers. Measuring 904 feet, the 158,000-ton Stena Superior consumes up to 15 percent less bunker than the most efficient conventional Suezmax tankers currently operating.

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This article originally appeared in the November 2011 issue.

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