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Battery power at sea

In this interview, Chief Engineer Jeroen Blom shares his experiences so far about the battery system on board the Thun Resource

Thun Resource in port

A conversation with Hans Boers of Boers Crew Services

"It all started with one taxi", our interview with Hans Boers about our long partnership!

Karin Orsel has been awarded the 2025 IMO Gender Equality Award

The award was presented by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez at an official ceremony at the IMO headquarters in London last Friday.

Karin Orsel wins Equality Award 2025

Launching of newbuild project MV Tidan

At exactly 11:00 a.m. on Friday morning, 9 May 2025, the fourth vessel in the innovative Lake Vänern Max series was ceremoniously launched at Ferus Smit Shipyard in Westerbroek: the MV Tidan. 

Lauching mv Tidan

Journey of the Krohn Family

The partnership with MF Shipping Group remains an integral part of the Krohn family's business. Built on mutual trust and shared ambitions!

Elisabeth K. on the sea

Highlights of our Company Days 2025

See all the highligths of our Company Days with our "Dare to Care" theme! Enjoy!

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Karin Orsel as Norwegian Consul

Karin Orsel appointed to Norwegian Honorary Consul

MF Shipping Group is proud to announce that Ms Karin Orsel has been appointed Norwegian Honorary Consul, succeeding Mr Harm Post.

Launch mv Nossan

Launch newbuilding project mv Nossan

On Friday morning, 7 February at 11:00 'mv Nossan' was ceremonially launched at the Shipyard Ferus Smit in Westerbroek. This vessel, owned by Erik Thun Group in Sweden, is the third in a series of six of the innovative Lake Vänern Max.

TBS interview

Dive into the world of ship chandling

Learn how their collaboration ensures seamless maritime logistics, overcoming challenges and embracing innovation for the future.

Our course in safe & sustainable ship management 

Read our overview of 2023 in Safe & Sustainable Ship Management! Moving Forward together! 

Thun Britain on the leash

Captain on the leash

Read the full story of Joanna Makal who had a unique experience on board the mt Thun Britain for excercies! 

mv Spiken launch

Launch newbuilding project mv Spiken

Seventeen curious students from O.B.S. De Esdoorn attended the launch of mv Spiken, the second Lake Vänern Max plug-in hybrid cargo vessel by Erik Thun Group, with project management by MF Shipping Group.

Yonie Kwan on board his vessel

A lifetime on the seas

Working for MF Shipping Group, Yonie Kwan has become a cornerstone of his crew, his expertise and dedication a testament to his enduring passion for life at sea. Time for a interview!

Yard worker Falkvarv

25 years of cooperation

This year 16 of our technically managed vessels are planned for a yard period at Falkvarv, the shipyard located in Falkenberg Sweden. We took the opportunity to interview both the previous CEO, Jan Olof Carlsson, and the current CEO, Stefan Tengvall.

Crew of mv Cyprus Cement in Greenland

A seafarer's story

In May 2024, the crew of the mv Cyprus Cement embarked on a journey to a destination many of us had only heard of in passing: Greenland. Captain Mikhaeil Sidorenko shared his memories of this remarkable voyage.

Launch Thun Reliance May 2024

Preem's path to excellence

We had the pleasure of talking to Daniel Berndolf, head of the shipping department at Preem AB. 

Leen Postma

The 30-Years journey of Captain Leen Postma

Meet Captain Leen Postma, working for MF Shipping Group, since the very beginning! Talking to Leen, we had the pleasure of reflecting on his career.

Launch Thun Reliance May 2024

Successful launch of the Thun Reliance

The Thun Reliance was successfully launched on 3 May 2024. This is the 22nd tanker to be managed by MF Shipping Group.

Thun London sailing on the Irish Sea

Simon Grainge (Chief Executive ISWAN) sailing with the Thun London

"The Captain had made it very clear that the safety of his crew was always his first concern"

MF Shipping Group at the launch

Exploring Collaboration - Nynas AB

"MF Shipping Group is on top of things. They handle our ships well and tackle issues quickly and efficiently"

Father Uzliakov

Home at sea - Father & Son Uzliakov

'I think I'm the new generation and the advice I'd like to give myself is "If you have a goal, go for it".'

Erik Thun AB: a relationship built on trust

Erik Thun AB: a relationship built on trust

‘We think of MF Shipping Group as part of our family. Visiting vessels is like meeting old friends.’ 

Launching Thun Resource

Successful launch of the Thun Resource

Thun Resource is the first in a series of environmentally friendly R-class sister vessels.

Jiwan Autar

A shot in the dark

So far, my time as an apprentice at MF Shipping Group hasn’t let me down in any way. I have found a warm and close crew, wonderful mentors and a great learning environment. 

Joanna Makal captain working at MF Shipping Group

Woman at the Helm

Captain Joanna Makal (37) is the boss of a gas tanker. It’s the pinnacle of her profession, she says. But getting there wasn't easy. 'I had to prove myself again and again.'

Father & Son Raisoutis

Father & Son Raisoutis

We pride ourselves on being not only colleagues but also a close family on board our ships. This inspired us to interview family members who both sail with us.

Ivo Ramakers at office MF Shipping Group

A life full of variety at sea and ashore

Ivo Ramakers, Chief Projects & Information Officer, looks back on a varied life at sea and on land during his 25-year career in the maritime industry.