Erik Thun Group wins international tanker operator award
Erik Thun Group has been named International Chemical & Product Tanker Operator of the Year 2026 in London.
The award recognises operators in the tanker segment that demonstrate consistently high standards in safety, operational performance and ship management. It reflects long-term reliability in daily operations, strong compliance, and the ability to deliver stable performance across a fleet operating in a complex international environment.
For Erik Thun Group, this recognition is closely linked to a clear long-term strategy: investing in sustainability and building vessels designed for generations. Continuous investment in modern, fuel-efficient tonnage and ongoing technical development supports safer, more efficient and more responsible shipping, while ensuring long asset life and reduced environmental impact over time.
Equally important is the people dimension. The organisation is built on collaboration between generations of seafarers and shore-based teams, where experience and new knowledge are combined in daily operations. This creates continuity, strengthens safety culture and supports consistent performance across the fleet.
Within this partnership, MF Shipping Group acts as both ship manager and project leader in the newbuilding programme, contributing to the development, delivery and operational readiness of new vessels, as well as supporting safe and efficient day-to-day operations across the fleet.
The award underlines Erik Thun Group’s position as a stable and forward-looking ship owner.
