The Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers has expanded its fleet with the new vessel, M/T Marex Mia, marking yet another step in the renewal of the shipping company’s fleet. The vessel is owned by the company’s business partner in Japan, and, at a traditional Japanese ceremony, it was named in honour of Uni-Tankers’ co-owner Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer.
In Japan, Uni-Tankers has launched the newest addition to its fleet. It was a celebratory occasion for the shipping company and especially for Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer, co-owner of the USTC Group, of which Uni-Tankers is a part.
Marex Maritime, the owner of the vessel, had chosen to name the new vessel in honour of the co-owner herself, and at a special ceremony following Japanese tradition, Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer officially named the vessel M/T Marex Mia.
“It is truly special to take part in a traditional ceremony in Japan, and to name a vessel that will carry my name is a great honour. I am very grateful to be part of launching this vessel, which represents yet another important step in Uni-Tankers’ strategy to renew and modernize the fleet,” says Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer.
With a length of 130 meters, a cargo capacity of 12,500 tons, and upgrades for improved energy efficiency, M/T Marex Mia contributes to Uni-Tankers’ continued efforts to reduce environmental impact.
“We are thrilled to welcome the M/T Marex Mia to the Uni-Tankers fleet. With this addition, we reinforce our commitment to reducing our environmental impact through the renewal of our fleet with modern, energy-efficient tonnage. We are proud to mark this moment with the vessel christened by one of our owners and now sailing under her name,” says Per Ekmann, CEO at Uni-Tankers
Ensuring good fortune and safe voyages
The naming ceremony was a traditional ritual rooted in Japan’s indigenous religion, Shintoism, intended to purify and bless the vessel and ensure good fortune, safety, and successful voyages. A symbol of respect for people, nature, and the sea.
“I am very grateful to take part in the naming ceremony, and receiving the respect tied to this tradition is something truly unique. That respect is reciprocated by me and my family, and we are proud to have a strong relationship with our close business partners in Japan,” says Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer.
Last year, Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer’s older sister and fellow USTC co-owner, Nina Østergaard, took part in a similar ceremony when M/T Marex Mia’s sister vessel, M/T Marex Nina, was launched.
Just as her older sister had done the year before, Mia Østergaard Rechnitzer cut the rope to the vessel, thereby officially making it part of the Uni-Tankers fleet.
The vessel was delivered by the Japanese tonnage partner Marex Maritime, whose collaboration with Uni-Tankers began five years ago with the purchase of M/T Jutlandia Swan. Since then, M/T Marex Nina and now M/T Marex Mia have been delivered, with a third vessel expected in 2027.
