Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has announced the award of Apoda, a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier with the capacity of 20,312 cbm into WSM management. Built in 1997 by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Apoda is owned by Pacific Carrier Lines (PCL).
The LPG carrier will be managed from WSM’s Singapore headquarters. PCL is one of WSM long-term customers with whom the Company has started the relationship since 2010 managing a series of bulk carriers.
“This is our first LPG Carrier from PCL, and we would like to thank the Owners for their continuous trust in us. The gas carrier segment is one of our fastest growing segments and we hope to grow strength to strength together with our owners,” says Carl Schou, CEO and President of Wilhelmsen Ship Management.
With a presence in 8 locations globally, WSM currently provides full technical management to more than 260 vessels including 33 gas carriers for owners worldwide.