Maritime Montering has signed a contract with RMK Marine to deliver the complete interior outfitting and accommodation package for a new LNG and Bio-LNG Bunker Tanker “Celsius”. The vessel is being built by RMK Marine for Sirius Shipping, Swedish shipping company of oil and chemical products in Northern Europe and Gasum Group, a Finnish energy company providing natural gas, biogas, and LNG to support cleaner energy solutions in the Nordics.
The newbuild project marks the beginning of cooperation between Maritime Montering and RMK Marine. Under the contract, Maritime Montering’s scope of work includes the delivery of a complete interior package, covering design concept development, furniture production, installation, and other turnkey-related services. Together, these solutions are aimed at ensuring comfort, functionality, and the well-being of the crew throughout their time at sea.
“We are truly proud to start our cooperation with RMK Marine and bring our many years of expertise in marine interiors and crew comfort at sea to the Celsius project,” says Murat Korkut, General Manager of Maritime Montering Turkey.
Maritime Montering is trusted by more than 140 shipyards worldwide, delivering ship interior solutions across a wide range of maritime segments – from fishing vessels and offshore ships to luxury yachts, naval vessels, and tankers. To date, more than 1,200 newbuild vessels, along with numerous refits, are sailing with interiors delivered by Maritime Montering.
“Celsius” Vessel Details
- Type: LNG and Bio-LNG Bunker Tanker
- Builder: RMK Marine
- Owner: Sirius Shipping & Gasum Group
- Designer: FKAB Marine Design
- Interior Outfit: Maritime Montering
From left to right: Dr. Hakan Demir RMK Marine Supply Chain Director, Dr. Utku Alanç RMK Marine CEO, Murat Korkut General Manager of Maritime Montering Turkey and Zafer Şanli Sales Manager Maritime Montering Turkey
For media information, please contact:
Zafer Şanlı, Sales Manager, zafer.sanli@maritimemontering.com
Maritime Montering is a global provider of turnkey ship interior solutions for the maritime industry, delivering design, manufacturing, and installation of accommodation areas and interior outfitting for ships worldwide. With a team of more than 700 experts, the company has outfitted over 1,200 newbuilds and numerous refits across a wide range of vessels, including fishing, military, passenger, yacht, and offshore ships. Maritime Montering operates globally from seven countries, including Türkiye, and continues to grow its international presence.
RMK Marine is one of Türkiye’s leading shipyards, renowned for its expertise in the shipbuilding industry. As a member of Koç Group, the company has been expanding its operations globally since 1997, delivering tailor-made solutions designed to meet specific customer needs.
The shipyard specializes in a wide range of advanced platforms in commercial, naval vessels and superyacht industry. Driven by its sustainability vision, RMK Marine has been pioneering the shipbuilding industry with its unique alternative energy propulsion solutions, such as commercial sailing vessels, dual fuel powered ships, and hybrid or full electric vessels supporting the environment and our future.
Continuous investment in technology and infrastructure drives RMK Marine’s commitment to innovation, quality, and productivity. RMK Marine is dedicated to maintaining international quality standards in all shipbuilding activities, with a focus on prioritizing health & safety, environmental sensitivity, and efficiency.
Sirius Shipping. The shipping company Sirius was founded by the Backman family on the island of Donsö. The shipping company has extensive experience of carrying out safe and efficient transport of, among other things, oil products, biofuels, chemicals and LNG in Northern Europe. Transport is carried out with modern tankers and with well-trained personnel, in close cooperation between the vessels and the land organization. Sirius operates 11 product/chemical tankers and 2 LNG tankers and has a further 3 product/chemical tankers under commercial management. Sirius is currently renewing its fleet with 7 newbuilding’s in different segments.
Gasum Group is a Finnish energy company headquartered in Espoo that focuses on providing cleaner energy solutions across the Nordic region. Established in 1994, it plays a central role in the transition toward low‑carbon energy by supplying natural gas, biogas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to industries, transport, and power generation. Gasum is also the largest processor of biodegradable waste in the Nordics, turning it into renewable biogas and supporting the circular economy. With operations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, the company combines traditional energy expertise with sustainable innovation to help reduce emissions and build a more resilient energy future.
