Algonova (2008)

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Algonova off Halifax, Nova Scotia

Algonova is double-hulled tanker built for Algoma Tankers Limited, a subsidiary of Algoma Central.[1][2]

The new tanker was ordered in June 2007 from the Eregli Shipyard in Turkey she replaced a single-hulled tanker of the same name that had been sold in January 2007.[3]

Classified by Lloyd's Register, the Algonova is built to Finnish-Swedish ice class 1A[4] and continues to deliver oil on the Great Lakes during the winter months.[2][5]

References

  1. Algoma Central Corporation, Algoma Central Corporation, 2007-06-15.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Great Lakes Fleet Page Vessel Feature - Algonova. Boatnerd. Retrieved on 2012-01-07.
  3. Algoma Central Corporation Acquires New Vessel Algoma Dartmouth, Canada Newswire, 2010-02-02. “The Algoma Tankers fleet now consists of seven vessels, including the new product tankers, Algonova and AlgoCanada which joined the fleet in late 2008 and early 2009. This fleet is the newest and most technologically advanced product tanker fleet operating within the Great Lakes and St Lawrence River system and on the Canadian east coast. This fully double-hulled tanker fleet operates to the highest standards required under fully compliant ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and the International Safety Management Code.”
  4. Algonova (9378589). Lloyd's Register. Retrieved on 2012-09-19.
  5. Mike Fornes. Mackinaw shuffles off to Buffalo, Cheboygan Daily Tribune, 2009-01-30.