News items 2026 part 2
In every masterpiece, preparation makes the difference - meet MTS Bob Ross
Built in 2026, MTS Bob Ross enters the inland fleet with quiet confidence and serious capability. With her impressive 135-meter length, 17.55-meter beam, and 8,610 MT capacity, she is engineered for reliable and efficient transport of GTL across Europe’s waterways.
Equipped with 6 P/S cargo tanks, she delivers stability and flexibility. Owned by Dali Shipping AG and brokered by VT, Bob Ross is built to handle today’s demands - and tomorrow’s regulations.
Completed at Volharding Shipyard, Werkendam, she was finished to the highest standards - including the installation of ESD-safe, Type-Approved Vapour Lock Valves. Fully compliant with ADN 2025, she now enables fully closed gauge and sampling inspections.
Key Specifications
Year Built: 2026
Length: 135 m
Width: 17.55 m
Max Draft: 5.01 m
Capacity: 8,610 MT
Cargo Tanks: 1–6 P/S
Product: GTL
Owner: Dali Shipping AG
Broker: VT
Shipyard & Expertise: Volharding Shipyard Werkendam
Thank you to Dali Shipping AG and Volharding Shipyard for the trust and smooth collaboration.
Familiar name on the waterways — MTS Boston
Built in 2010, MTS Boston has proven herself as a dependable tanker in the inland gasoil trade. With her 110-meter length, 11.45-meter beam, and 3,277 MT capacity, she delivers efficient performance across Europe’s inland corridors.
Equipped with 10 center cargo tanks, MTS Boston offers flexibility and stability for multi-parcel operations. Owned and brokered by Unibarge, she remains a trusted asset within their fleet.
Recently, MTS Boston received a key safety and compliance upgrade at Scheepsreparatiebedrijf De Gerlien-Van Tiem. With the re-installation of ESD-safe, certified Vapour Lock Valves, she is now fully prepared for ADN 2025, enabling:
* Closed, emission-free and accurate gas, ullage, OBQ/ROB, temperature & water measurements
* Safe, representative closed sampling at all required levels
A smart step forward toward safer operations and reduced emissions.
Key Specifications
Year Built: 2010
Length: 110 m
Width: 11.45 m
Max Draft: 3.77 m
Capacity: 3,277 MT
Cargo Tanks: 1–10 center
Product: Gasoil
Owner & Broker: UniBarge
Installation & Expertise: Scheepsrep.bedr. De Gerlien-van Tiem B.V.
Thank you to Unibarge and De Gerlien-Van Tiem for the trust and smooth cooperation.
Instruction videos closed inspections
Have you ever wondered how closed inspections are performed using a Vapour Lock Valve?
Click on the links below to watch detailed demonstration videos.
Instruction video closed measuring Ullage, Temperature and Interface (free water)
Instruction video closed sampling, backpack and gas measuring
Winners Golden Vapour Lock Valve Exchange Trophy
And the Golden Vapour Lock Valve Exchange Trophy has been awarded to Robert Heemskerk (Vertom Group) and Danny Voets (WRT BV), winners of the first Tank-Eye B.V. Padel Tournament!
They’re already looking ahead to defending their title at the 2nd Tank-Eye Padel Tournament in January 2027.
Meet us at International Energy Week
Our team will be attending International Energy Week in London from 9–12 February.
A great chance to connect with industry leaders and explore smarter, safer energy operations.
If you’re attending and want to discuss solutions, insights, or collaboration, let’s connect.
Deef Claeys
Tel: +31611762118 / Email: deef@tank-eye.com
Frank Kerstens
Tel: +31618232239 / Email: frank@tank-eye.com
Mike Kok
Tel: +31627429709 / Email: mike@tank-eye.com
Installation of ESD-safe, type-approved Vapour Lock Valves
Setting a new course for inland shipping — meet MTS Azimut.
Freshly delivered in 2026, MTS Azimut enters the market as one of the most impressive
new tankers in the inland segment. With her commanding 135-meter length, exceptional 23-meter beam, and a massive 13,333 m³ capacity, she is designed to move light products with efficiency, stability and confidence.
Featuring 7 P/S cargo tanks, Azimut offers outstanding flexibility for significant volume operations. Owned by FV ANVERSA and brokered by Victrol, she is purpose-built for high-volume logistics across ARA's main inland corridors.
Constructed at Dolderman, Dordrecht, MTS Azimut was delivered to the highest
technical standards - including the installation of ESD-safe, Type-Approved Vapour Lock Valves. With this upgrade, MTS Azimut is fully ADN 2025+ ready, enabling closed, gastight and emission-free gauging and sampling from day one. She’s ready to lead the way - safe, compliant and future-proof.
Key Specifications
- Year Built: 2026
- Length: 135 m
- Width: 23.0 m
- Max Draft: 5.20 m
- Capacity: 13,333 m³
- Cargo Tanks: 1–7 P/S
- Product: Light products
- Owner: FV ANVERSA / Energy Barging
Broker: Victrol
- Installation & Expertise: Dolderman, Dordrecht
Many thanks to all involved for the trust and cooperation.
We’re Hiring: Sales Manager - Europe
Build the European standard for safe, zero-emission tank inspections & shoreline sampling. At Tank Eye B.V., we’re transforming how the inland shipping, tank storage, and (petro)chemical industries perform closed measuring and sampling—safer, more accurate, and with zero emissions.
We’re Hiring: Account Manager Europe
Grow, retain, and expand key accounts for Europe’s safest, zero-emission tank inspection & sampling solutions. Tank Eye B.V. is transforming the inland shipping, tank storage, and (petro)chemical refinery industries with safe, accurate, fully emission-free closed systems. With our Vapour Lock Valves, closed measuring & sampling equipment, and zero-emission shoreline sampling solutions, we deliver the future of compliant tank inspections—without emissions.
The very first Tank-Eye B.V. padel tournament was a huge success!
With 32 teams on the court, exciting matches, and nothing but positive energy, the event truly exceeded all expectations. Congratulations to Danny Voets and Robert Heemskerk, the well-deserved winners of the tournament!
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event unforgettable - this is definitely just the beginning!
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