News items 2025 part 3
MTS Havana equipped with certified Vapour Lock Valves
Fresh from the docks, MTS Havana is the latest high-spec addition to the Petro Shipping fleet — built by the trusted hands at dolderman. This cutting-edge barge is designed to meet the evolving demands of safe, efficient, and sustainable transport of clean light products.
But that’s not all – MTS Havana is also equipped with our certified Vapour Lock Valves, making her 100% ready for ADN 2025.
That means:
• Fully Closed multi-level Sampling
• Accurate Closed Measurements (Gas, OBQ, ROB, Ullage, Temperature & Water)
• No vapour exposure – safer for crew and stakeholders
Key Specs
Year Built: 2024
Year delivered: 2025
Built by: Dolderman
Length: 135 m
Width: 15 m
Max Depth: 4 m
Max Load: 6,200 MT
Cargo Tanks: 18
Product: Clean Light Products
Owner: Petro shipping
Broker: Victrol
A big thank you to Petro Shipping and dolderman for your trust in innovation and in pushing the industry forward.
Here’s to countless safe voyages, smooth operations, many deliveries and setting new benchmarks!
Installing our Vapour Lock Valves on board MTS Mabel
Meet MTS Mabel – built in 2020 and proudly sailing under the Burando Atlantic Group flag, an efficient bunker barge engineered for reliability in inland fuel logistics. Designed for agility and precision, she plays a vital role in delivering bunkers across the region with consistency and care.
Key Specs
Year Built: 2020
Length: 110 m
Width: 11.45 m
Max Depth: 3.21 m
Max Load: 2,609 MT
Cargo Tanks: 8 x
Product: Light and heavy products
Specialty: Double line system for segregation
Owner: Burando Atlantic Group
Broker: Burando Barging & Rail
Shipyard: Scheepswerf Kooiman Hoebee B.V.
As part of Burando’s ongoing commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, MTS Mabel has now been equipped with our certified Vapour Lock Valves. This ensures fully closed sampling and measurement – compliant with ADN 2025 and safer for the crew, valuable for product owners and less harmful for the environment.
Thank you to Burando Atlantic Group for your ongoing trust in safe and forward-thinking solutions. Together, we’re shaping the future of maritime fuel logistics.
MTS Colorado prepared for ADN 2025 regulations
Checkout MTS Colorado, a seasoned bunker barge that continues to deliver strength and reliability in the fuel oil supply chain. Proudly owned and scheduled by Burando Atlantic Group, this vessel remains a trusted workhorse in inland bunkering.
Despite nearly two decades of service, MTS Colorado remains a rock-solid asset in bunkering operations, thanks to expert maintenance and continuous innovation. Whether alongside sea-going vessels or operating in inland ports, her performance speaks for itself.
Key Specs
Year Built: 2004
Length: 135 m
Width: 13.5 m
Max Depth: 4.40 m
Max Load: 5,578 MT
Cargo Tanks: 16
Product: Fuel Oil
Owner / Broker: Burando Atlantic Group / Burando Barging & Rail
In preparation for the upcoming ADN 2025 regulations, MTS Colorado has recently been upgraded with our certified Vapour Lock Valves. This important investment ensures:
• Fully Closed Multi-level Sampling
• No Vapour Exposure – Safer for the Crew and Stakeholders
• 100% Compliance with the latest regulations
A special thank you to Burando Atlantic Group for your enduring commitment to the bunkering industry and trust in our products and service. And yet again thanks to Dries Vaerewyck (ERP Service) for their welding expertise at (any) location.
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Installation of Vapour Lock Valves on board MTS Deja
Last week, we proudly delivered and installed our certified Vapour Lock Valves on board MTS Deja — a steady player in the inland fuel oil logistics for nearly two decades.
In close collaboration with the technical team from AMS Barging and the skilled professionals at De Groot Diesel Marine Services, another fantastic upgrade project was completed seamlessly.
As part of our full-service approach, we also provided a demonstration of the closed inspection process to the crew. This included:
• Gas measurements
• Ullage readings
• OBQ/ROB dipping
• Free water detection
• Multi-level closed sampling
All fully in line with the upcoming ADN 2025 regulations — safer for the crew, more accurate for charterers, and emission-free for the environment.
Specifications MTS Deja
Year Built: 2005
Length: 125 m
Width: 11.45 m
Max Load: 3,620 MT
Cargo Tanks: 12
Product: Fuel Oil
Owner: AMS Barging
Specialty: Consistent performer in fuel oil bunkering
Many Thanks to AMS Barging for their continued trust and dedication to quality operations on the water!
New Training Alert!
Transafe | Get a Grip on Safety and Tank-Eye B.V. proudly present: Awareness Training for Inspectors of Liquid Cargo
Working with dangerous goods? Whether you're in operations, inspections or customer service — this is the must-have training for 2025. With ADN regulations tightening, proper knowledge and preparation are more crucial than ever.
What you’ll gain:
✅ ADN legislation & responsibilities of all parties
✅ Classification of dangerous goods & use of Table C
✅ Safe opening of cargo tanks
✅ Measuring & sampling using proper materials
✅ Correct transport of cargo samples
✅ Handling static electricity during loading/unloading
✅ Safe entry into confined spaces
✅ Use of PPE & safety data sheets
✅ Fire prevention (smoking, open flames, unshielded light)
✅ Live Tank-Eye system demo
✅ Security requirements under ADN 1.10
Boost your safety. Sharpen your skills. Be ADN 2025 ready. Let’s set a new standard!
MTS Charis – A solid and high capacity bunker barge
Say hello to MTS Charis, a solid and high-capacity bunker barge designed for efficient operations and built with innovation in mind.
Delivered in 2015 by Asto Shipyard, this 135-meter-long, 15 m width tanker remains a key player in the bunkering landscape. With her double line system and an impressive 30-meter bunkerboom, MTS Charis is perfectly equipped for safe, fast and flexible bunkering across busy terminals and ports.
Key Specifications:
Year Built: 2014
Length: 135 m
Width: 15 m
Max Load: 6,428 MT
Cargo Tanks: 18
Product: Bunker Fuels
Owner: Alain Schampaert
Broker: Victrol
Shipyard: Asto Shipyard
Specialty: Double line system + 30 m bunkerboom
Equipped for Efficiency, Ready for the Future: MTS Charis reflects a clear focus on performance, crew safety and operational control. With ADN 2025 regulations just around the corner, she’s geared with fully certified Vapour Lock Valves for the next chapter in compliant and closed bunkering operations.
Thank you to:
Alain Schampaert for the trust in quality, safety, and innovation on the water.
Dries Vaerewyck for the great service and welding expertise!
Safety, compliance and efficiency
As part of its commitment to safety, compliance and efficiency, MTS Concentus is currently undergoing its class certification at ASTO Shipyard. This 135m clean product tanker, owned by Concentus-Shipping AG and brokered by Reederei Jaegers GmbH, continues to play a vital role in clean product transportation.
Key Specifications:
Year Built: 2008
Length: 135 m
Width: 11.45 m
Max Depth: 3.51 m
Max Load: 3,777 MT
Cargo Tanks: 11
Product: Clean Products
Owner: Concentus-Shipping AG
Broker: Reederei Jaegers GmbH
Shipyard: Asto Shipyard
During the certification process, MTS Concentus is being upgraded with Vapour Lock Valves, ensuring:
✔ Fully Closed Sampling – No open sampling, fully ADN 2025 compliant.
✔ Accurate Measurements – Gas, OBQ, ROB, ullage, temperature, and water, all measured safely without vapour exposure.
A special thank you to Concentus-Shipping AG for their trust and to Asto Shipyard for their expertise! With these upgrades, MTS Concentus is fully prepared for the future of clean product transport.
Meeting with Ton Mol of the OCIMF for a demonstration
Yesterday, I had the privilege of welcoming Ton Mol from the OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) organization to demonstrate our Vapour Lock Valve for inland barges.
With perfect weather on our side, I showcased its benefits alongside our full range of inspection equipment. This was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss the latest regulations on closed inspections, an important step toward safer and more efficient operations.
A big thank you to Asto Shipyard and Concentus-Shipping AG (MTS Vincitus) for making this demonstration possible!
MTS Servia – The Future of Clean Product Transport!
We’re proud to introduce MTS Servia, a brand-new, state-of-the-art tanker built for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Constructed at dolderman, operated by Servia Shipping B.V., and brokered by UniBarge , this vessel is set to redefine clean product transportation.
Key Specifications:
Year Built: 2025
Length: 135 m
Width: 11.45 m
Max Depth: 3.71 m
Max Load: 4,000 MT
Cargo Tanks: 11
Product: Clean Products
Owner: Servia Shipping B.V.
Broker: UniBarge
Shipyard: dolderman
With the ADN 2025 regulations, MTS Servia is specially equipped with Vapour Lock Valves, ensuring closed sampling and accurate measurement without exposure to harmful vapours!
A special thank you to Servia Shipping B.V. for their trust in innovation and sustainability. Looking forward to see her make waves in the industry!
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