Anna Cosulich joins PetroChina's fleet as Vanda Pioneer

Fratelli Cosulich Group has completed the sale of Anna Cosulich, the first of four new-generation IMO Type II bunker tankers developed under its newbuilding programme, to SPC Shipping, a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina International (Singapore).The agreement was signed in Singapore on 14 October by Diana Mok, Managing Director of Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (S) Pte Ltd, and Sun Jinhua, Managing Director of PetroChina International, in the presence of Timothy Cosulich, CEO of the Cosulich Group, and Wu Junli, Executive Director of PetroChina International.

On 16 October, the vessel was officially renamed Vanda Pioneer at a ceremony held at Jurong Port Universal Terminal, joining PetroChina's Singapore bunkering fleet.Delivered to Fratelli Cosulich in May 2026, the methanol-ready tanker has a deadweight capacity of 8,633 tonnes and designed to transport and supply conventional marine fuels, biofuels and methanol.The transaction represents an important milestone for Fratelli Cosulich Group’s Marine Energy business, with one of our latest-generation vessels joining the fleet of another major operator in Singapore's bunkering market.It also marks the successful conclusion of a significant project, reflecting the dedication, expertise and collaboration of the teams involved in bringing the transaction to completion.