Introducing Chempool 33

24.02.2021
The Bergen-based shipowner EGD Shipping has recently purchased another two 33’ dwt vessels. In addition to the already purchased Bow Hector, these vessels will - together with Odfjell’s existing fleet of 33’ dwt stainless steel vessels - form a new pool and add further tonnage to our versatile commercial fleet. “We want to expand our collaboration with Odfjell,” EGD Shipholding Director Magne Overås said in a recent interview.

"We see light at the end of the tunnel for the chemical tanker industry with a pretty low order book and prospects of a more normal world after Covid-19", Overås said to why the company is investing in ships at this point. EGD Holding is involved in various business sectors and has in recent years increased its stake in shipping. Currently, the company owns six product- and chemical tanker vessels managed by Champion Tankers, and is the second-largest owner in Klaveness Combination Carriers.

And now also with a growing collaboration with Odfjell. Bow Hector was implemented in our commercial fleet last year, and the two new ships are expected to be delivered to Odfjell Tankers in the first half of this year.

The ships in question are the 2008-built Liberty and Argent Bloom, purchased from Greece-based Alberta Shipmanagement. When delivered to Odfjell, they will change names to Bow Agathe and Bow Caroline respectively. The vessels are sisterships to our Bow Compass and Bow Harmony and are 33,000 dwt with 16 stainless steel tanks.

"EGD is a local family business with a strategic interest in shipping and a clear mission to support and invest in businesses operated out of Bergen. We have established an effective and positive partnership with their shipping section, and look forward to introducing Chempool 33 to our customers. Together with our own fleet renewal program and the ongoing expansion of pool partnerships, we are closing in on nearly 100 high-quality vessels in the Odfjell commercial fleet, and further strengthen our competitive strength in a challenging market."

Bjørn Hammer, Global Head of Tanker Trading


Upon delivery, Odfjell will formally establish Chempool 33, and the Odfjell pool operation will consist of the following sections:

  • Chempool 33: Bow Hector, Bow Agathe, Bow Caroline, Bow Compass, Bow Harmony, Bristol Trader, Sagami
  • Chempool 25: Bow Neon, Bow Palladium, Bow Platinum, Bow Titanium, Bow Tungsten, Navig8 Sky, Navig8 Spark, Navig8 Spica, Navig8 Stellar, Pacific Endeavor, Southern Owl, Southern Puma, Southern Quokka, Southern Shark, Southern Xantis
  • Chempool 40: Bow Aquarius, Bow Capricorn, Bow Gemini, Bow Hercules, SC Draco, SC Scorpio, SC Taurus, SC Virgo
  • Handy pool: TRF Mandal, TRF Mobile, TRF Mongstad, TRF Moss, TRF Marquette, TRF Memphis
  • Coated MR pool: Navig8 Tanzanite, Navig8 Topaz, Navig8 Tourmaline, Navig8 Turquoise, Navig8 Victoria, Navig8 Violette, Bow Elm, Bow Lind, Bow Trajectory, Bow Triumph, Bow Tribute, Bow Trident, TRF Bergen


The three EGD ships will be technically managed by Thome. As announced previously, all these commercial pools are now hosted by the Pool Management team, headed by Per Christian Jæger.


The above includes excerpts from an interview in Finansavisen, January 17, 2021.