Stena Immaculate: A Dual-Purpose Tanker

The Stena Immaculate, a chemical tanker, collided off the British coast in 2023. Part of a fleet managed by Crowley, these tankers are available for U.S. military use. They will maintain global commercial operations while being chartered short-term for U.S. government activities, as per Crowley's statement.

In 2023, Crowley, a shipping management firm, announced that the Stena Immaculate, a chemical tanker that recently collided off the British coast, is a part of a fleet that offers dual utility. The vessel and its counterparts can be earmarked for service by the U.S. military.

According to Crowley's statement, these tankers will continue their international commercial work while being available for short-term charters to assist U.S. government operations.

Crowley's fleet plays a strategic role, balancing commercial maritime engagements with potential military deployments, showcasing the flexibility of modern maritime logistics.

(With inputs from agencies.)