Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited TEN

Company Overview

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of energy commodities. The company operates primarily within the global tanker shipping industry, serving the crude oil, refined petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets. TEN’s core business is the ownership and operation of oceangoing vessels that transport energy cargoes for major oil companies, national energy producers, and commodity traders.

Founded in 1993, the company is part of the broader Tsakos shipping group, with a heritage dating back several decades in maritime transport. TEN has evolved from a conventional tanker owner into a diversified energy transportation provider, with a fleet that includes crude tankers, product tankers, LNG carriers, and specialized vessels. The company is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange and has positioned itself as a long-term partner to leading energy companies through a mix of spot market exposure and long-term charter contracts.