Damia Desgagnes was constructed in 2016 by Besiktas Gemi Insa A.S. of Istanbul, Turkey, as a double-hull oil/chemical/asphalt carrier for the Groupe Desgagnes subsidiary Petro-Nav. She is the first of four new state-of-the-art dual-fuel powered asphalt/chemical tankers built for Desgagnes. She is 442′ 11″ long, 77′ 01″ wide, and 37′ 01″ deep, capable of carrying 12,061 tons deadweight. Damia Desgagnes is powered by a single Wartsila 5RT-flex 50DF diesel/LNG powered engine, producing 7,305 BHP. Damia Desgagnes is engaged in the Seaway and Canadian East Coast asphalt and petroleum trades.
Written by Brendan Falkowski.
| Ship Particulars | |
| Length | 442′ 11″ (135.0m) |
| Beam | 77′ 01″ (23.5m) |
| Depth | 37′ 01″ (11.3m) |
| Midsummer Draft | 25′ 07″ (7.8m) |
| Capacity | 12,061 tons |
| Engine Power | 7,305 bhp diesel |