HGK Shipping christens the ‘GAS 95’, the flagship of its gas tanker fleet

Duisburg. Europe's largest inland shipping company, HGK Shipping GmbH, has christened another flagship of its fleet: In the presence of customers, including the godmother from BASF, the modern tanker "GAS 95" was officially put into operation in the Port of Duisburg.

The new diesel-electric-powered vessel, which has been in service since the beginning of the year, operates between the ARA ports and various transshipment ports on the Rhine for customers from the chemical industry. Its draught optimization ensures operational readiness even in low water phases.