Exmar snags newbuild order for two upgraded midsize carriers

Sept. 6, 2022
Exmar LPG, a joint venture between EXMAR and Seapeak, has secured a firm order of two midsize carriers with HMD (Hyundai Mipo Dockyard).

Offshore staff

ANTWERP, Belgium  Exmar LPG, a joint venture (JV) between EXMAR and Seapeak, has secured a firm order of two midsize carriers with HMD (Hyundai Mipo Dockyard).

These will be 46,000-cu. m dual fuel (LPG) vessels and will be trendsetting in the midsize gas carriers segment.

The delivery of the first vessel will be in fourth-quarter 2024, and the second vessel will arrive in first-quarter 2025.

Furthermore, the JV has the option on two additional vessels of 46,000 cu. m for delivery in 2025, and these have the option to be delivered with Ammonia dual fuel propulsion.

EXMAR continues to invest in new vessels helping to decarbonize shipping. EXMAR currently owns/operates 19 midsize gas carriers, three very large gas carriers and 10 pressurized vessels.     

09.06.2022