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Almi Tankers SA is pleased to announce that, as of August 3rd, 2013, all vessels under its management have obtained certification according to the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, which comes into effect on August 20th. 
Almi Tankers was one of the first tanker management companies to obtain MLC certification across its whole fleet by that date. Congratulations are in order to all crew members and office staff involved, for their hard work and flawless co-operation, which resulted in this important accomplishment.
The MLC was adopted by the International Labour Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO), at a maritime session in 2006 in Geneva. It sets out seafarers’ rights to decent conditions of work, and helps create conditions of fair competition for shipowners. It is intended to be globally applicable, easily understandable, readily updatable and uniformly enforced.
The MLC has been designed to become a global legal instrument that will be the “fourth pillar” of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), namely the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended (SOLAS), the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended (STCW), and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 73/78 (MARPOL).

Almi Tankers S.A. is very proud to announce that on June 14th, 2013, the first VLCC of its newbuilding project, the M/T Hydra Voyager, was delivered to her owners at DSME’s Okpo Shipyard, and was subsequently delivered to her long term charterers, Chevron. This 319,000 DWT tanker is the first of two VLCCs from Almi’s newbuilding programme and was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) to the highest industry standards.
The vessel was designed in accordance to the latest regulations and industry requirements in order to satisfy customer needs, therefore special emphasis was placed on creating an environmentally friendly design. The Hydra Voyager is among the most Eco-friendly vessels worldwide, designed with our responsibility to safeguard the environment in mind. Among other eco-friendly technologies on board, the Hydra Voyager is equipped with the MAN HHI 7G80ME-C9.2 Green-type engine and OceanSaver’s Filtration & Electrodialysis Ballast Water Treatment System. The G-type is an ultra long stroke engine, which in conjunction with a larger diameter propeller offers significant fuel savings and produces less emissions than engines with the same output, thus classifying it as one of the most environmentally efficient propulsion systems.  Almi Tankers recognises the need to consistently and continuously improve performance, especially in environmental issues. Therefore, all vessels in Almi Tankers’ fleet will always be equipped with top of the line technologies to enhance safety and ensure the best possible protection of the environment. The vessel specifications reflect Almi Tankers’ aim of ensuring reliable and efficient operation throughout the vessel’s life. 
The Hydra Voyager flies the Bahamian flag and is classed under ABS.

Almi Tankers S.A. is pleased to announce that on June 10th, 2013, it assumed the management of M/T Almi Navigator, following her delivery to the owners at DSME’s Okpo Shipyard. This 157,787 DWT tanker is the eighth Suezmax of Almi’s newbuilding programme and was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) to the highest industry standards.
The Almi Navigator is an Eco-friendly vessel, designed with our responsibility to safeguard the environment in mind. Almi Tankers recognises the need to consistently and continuously improve performance, especially in environmental issues. Therefore, all vessels operated by Almi Tankers will always be equipped with top of the line technologies to enhance safety and ensure the best possible protection of the environment. Among other eco-friendly technologies on board, the Almi Navigator is equipped with a MAN B&W 6S70ME-C8.2 engine and Hyde Marine’s Filtration and UV Radiation Ballast Water Treatment System.  Overall, the vessel was designed in accordance to the latest regulations and industry requirements in order to satisfy customer needs. As mentioned before, special emphasis was placed on creating an environmentally friendly design and the Almi Navigator was issued all necessary environmental regulations’ Compliance Certificates. The vessel specifications reflect Almi Tankers’ aim of ensuring reliable and efficient operation throughout the vessel’s life. The Almi Navigator flies the Liberian flag and is classed under DNV.

Almi Tankers S.A. is pleased to announce that on April 25th, 2013, it assumed the management of M/T Almi Odyssey, following her delivery to the owners at DSME’s Okpo Shipyard.  This 157,787 DWT tanker is the seventh Suezmax of Almi’s newbuilding programme and was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) to the highest industry standards.
The Almi Odyssey is an Eco-friendly vessel, designed with our responsibility to safeguard the environment in mind. Almi Tankers recognises the need to consistently and continuously improve performance, especially in environmental issues. Therefore, all vessels operated by Almi Tankers will always be equipped with top of the line technologies to enhance safety and ensure the best possible protection of the environment. Among other eco-friendly technologies on board, the Almi Odyssey is equipped with a MAN B&W 6S70ME-C8.2 engine and Hyde Marine’s Filtration and UV Radiation Ballast Water Treatment System. 
Overall, the vessel was designed in accordance to the latest regulations and industry requirements in order to satisfy customer needs. As mentioned before, special emphasis was placed on creating an environmentally friendly design and the Almi Odyssey was issued all necessary environmental regulations’ Compliance Certificates by Lloyd’s Register, including a Green Passport, to aid safer and more environmentally sound recycling on board the ship. The vessel specifications reflect Almi Tankers’ aim of ensuring reliable and efficient operation throughout the vessel’s life. The Almi Odyssey flies the Liberian flag and is classed under Lloyd’s Register.

Almi Tankers S.A. is pleased to announce that on February 25th, 2013, it assumed the management of M/T Almi Explorer, following her delivery to the owners at DSME’s Okpo Shipyard. This 157,787 DWT tanker is the sixth Suezmax of Almi’s newbuilding programme and was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) to the highest industry standards.
The Almi Explorer is an Eco-friendly vessel, designed with our responsibility to safeguard the environment in mind. Almi Tankers recognises the need to consistently and continuously improve performance, especially in environmental issues. Therefore, all vessels operated by Almi Tankers will always be equipped with top of the line technologies to enhance safety and ensure the best possible protection of the environment. Among other eco-friendly technologies on board, the Almi Explorer is equipped with a MAN B&W 6S70ME-C8.2 engine and Hyde Marine’s Filtration and UV Radiation Ballast Water Treatment System.  Overall, the vessel was designed in accordance to the latest regulations and industry requirements in order to satisfy customer needs. As mentioned before, special emphasis was placed on creating an environmentally friendly design and the Almi Explorer was issued all necessary environmental regulations’ Compliance Certificates by Lloyd’s Register, including a Green Passport, to aid safer and more environmentally sound recycling on board the ship. The vessel specifications reflect Almi Tankers’ aim of ensuring reliable and efficient operation throughout the vessel’s life. The Almi Explorer flies the Liberian flag and is classed under Lloyd’s Register.