Maran Tankers Management has taken delivery of the MARAN MENELAUS, a 155,500 DWT dual-fuel Suezmax tanker built by New Times Shipbuilding and flagged in Greece. As the third vessel in an eight-vessel series, she strengthens the Angelicoussis Group’s modern, energy-efficient fleet designed for safe and environmentally responsible operations. This milestone highlights MTM’s continued investment in sustainable maritime logistics alongside its broader global fleet of over 160 vessels.
Athens, Greece | July 10, 2026 – Continuing its aggressive fleet modernization and decarbonization trajectory, Maran Tankers Management (MTM), the oil tanker shipping division of the Angelicoussis Group, has proudly announced the official delivery of the MARAN MENELAUS, marking the third vessel in its advanced eight-vessel dual-fuel Suezmax series.
Constructed by New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and proudly flying the Greek Flag, the 155,500 DWT vessel reinforces MTM’s ongoing commitment to pairing operational excellence with rigorous environmental responsibility.
Key Technical & Fleet Specifications
- Vessel Name: MARAN MENELAUS
- Vessel Type: Dual-Fuel Suezmax Oil Tanker
- Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): 155,500 DWT
- Builder: New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
- Flag: Greek Flag
- Series Milestone: Third vessel in an 8-vessel dual-fuel Suezmax series
Engineering for Sustainable Shipping
Designed to navigate stricter global emissions standards while maximizing operational efficiency, the MARAN MENELAUS represents the next generation of eco-friendly petroleum transport. Equipped with dual-fuel capabilities, the vessel is optimized to significantly reduce carbon output and fuel consumption during long-haul voyages.
Behind the successful delivery stands a collaborative effort between MTM’s shoreside engineering teams, New Times Shipbuilding, and the ship’s officers and crew, embodying the Angelicoussis Group’s core corporate ethos of safety, sustainability, and people-first leadership.
About Maran Tankers Management and the Angelicoussis Group
Established in 1992, Maran Tankers Management manages the extensive oil tanker fleet of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group (ASGL), a maritime powerhouse with a legacy dating back to 1947. Based in Athens, MTM employs approximately 300 shoreside professionals and over 3,700 seafarers, operating under elite international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001, with the majority of its fleet holding Green Award certification.
As part of the broader Angelicoussis Group, which encompasses Maran Gas Management, Maran Dry Management, and Maran Shuttle Tankers, MTM contributes to one of the world’s largest privately owned shipping networks. The Group currently operates a diversified global fleet of over 160 vessels on the water with more than 20 additional ships on order, driving continuous innovation across the oil, gas, and dry cargo sectors.
Source: Maran Tankers | Angelicoussis Group