21MAR2019 - NEWS - Port of Newcastle of Australia welcomes largest fuel tanker Pro Alliance on 18 March

Port of Newcastle of Australia hosted the largest fuel tanker in its 220 years of commercial operations on March 18. The 244-metre LR2 tanker, Pro Alliance, berthed at Stolthaven’s bulk liquids terminal Mayfield 7, marking the culmination of a significant investment in Newcastle. The milestone follows the arrival of the port’s first LR1 tanker in early January. Receiving vessels of this size was made possible following a four-year collaborative project between Stolthaven, Port of Newcastle, Port Authority of NSW and Svitzer to expand channel capacity and accommodate deep-draft inbound tankers up to 245 metres LOA.

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