Latvian Shipping’s M/T “Indra” a 28,400 DWT, IMO II Chemical Tanker had all 14 main cargo tanks plus 2 slop tanks coated with MarineLine in 1994 at Lisnave Shipyard, Portugal.

The M/T “Indra” having carried methanol, fatty acids, caustics and a multitude of other chemicals successfully was upgraded to an acid carrier in 1998. The upgrading consisted of installing reinforced fiberglass MarineLine to all tank tops.

Immediately after the upgrading, the M/T “Indra” began carrying Super Phosphoric Acid from Morocco to India for approximately 2 years. (Super Phosphoric Acid from Morocco contains Hydrochloric Acid and Sulfuric Acid which has caused major damage to Stainless Steel Tanks).

The M/T “Indra” is presently carrying methanol, acetic acid, caustics, fatty acids, and other aggressive cargoes.

Ease of cleaning and fast turnaround has been the added bonus to this tanker’s profit making performance since 1994.