Stena Bulk will reflag five Suezmax tankers under Swedish flag.

Stena Sunrise will be the first of five Stena Bulk Suezmaxes to transition to the Swedish flag.[Photo: Stena Bulk]

Leading Swedish tanker shipping company Stena Bulk today confirmed that it is in the final stage of executing its plan to reflag five of its Suezmax tankers under the Swedish flag. The first vessel – Stena Sunrise – is now fully prepared for reflagging, which is scheduled to take place in Singapore at the end of July 2025.

This milestone follows the company’s original ambition to complete all preparatory steps by June 30, a goal that has now been fulfilled. Only the final practical steps remain, to be executed during the in-port flag change of Stena Sunrise, which is currently Cyprus-flagged, to the Swedish flag. This has been made possible, says the company, thanks to the excellent and proactive cooperation with Swedish authorities, government officials, and trade unions, all