F. Tapias Shipowner: History
1976/1983
Fernando Fernandez-Tapias creates Interroll for
transporting cars and trailers. The company hires 8 new constructions
(4 roll-on/roll-off ships and 4 carriers).
1986/1988
Amura Shipping is formed with two Suezmax
tankers.
1991
Naviera F. Tapias/ F. Tapias Shipowner is formed by buying the subsidiary Naviera Maersk España from A.P. Moller (3 old Suezmarx+ 1 Suezmax tankers Panamax OBO).
1992/1993
Complete renovation of the fleet by purchasing 4 modern Suezmax tankers from Argonaut, Frontline, CNN and
Gotaas Larsen.
1995/1997
17 million tons of drinking water transported from
Tarragona to Palma in the OBO "Móstoles."
1998
3 Suezmax (double-hull) tankers
ordered at Daewoo. Purchase of M/T "Borja Tapias" from Jorgen Jahre.
2000
Placed orders for 2 LNG vessels, 1 at Daewoo and 1
at Izar Sestao. Took delivery of two Suezmax tankers, on
long-term chartered to CEPSA.
2001
Placed orders for 2 additional LNG vessels, 1at Daewoo and 1 at Izar Puerto Real. Took delivery of the third Suezmax tanker, on long-term chartered to CEPSA.
2002
1Suezmax tanker ordered at Daewoo. Took delivery of the first LNG carrier from Daewoo, long-term chartered
to REPSOL YPF.
2003
Took delivery of 1 LNG from Izar Sestao, chartered to Gas Natural SDG.
2004
Took delivery of 2 LNG, 1 from Daewoo chartered to Union
Fenosa and 1 from Izar Puerto Real chartered to
Repsol YPF. Took delivery of 1 Suezmax tanker from Daewoo.
In May 2004, Naviera F. Tapias/ F. Tapias Shipowner is sold to the Canadian
company Teekay Corporation and the foundation of F. Tapias Group takes place.
2008
F. Tapias México SA de CV is formed and begins its activities with two contracts with PEMEX Refining.