The newly-built W-Max class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier for Petronas LNG Ltd. is delivered at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. on Thursday (May 26).
Two new-building vessels will be delivered to PETRONAS for the long-term Time Charter. The first vessel was given her name “LAGENDA SURIA” and another sister-vessel will be named “LAGENDA SERENITY” next month.
These vessels will engage in transportation of LNG from Malaysia (Bintulu) to Shenergy (Group) Co., Ltd., China.
“Lagenda” is a Malay word for “legend” and “Suria” is for “Sun”. “Serenity” is a reflection of “calmness or peacefulness”. “Lagenda” signifies the new iconic industry standard for the pace of procurement and chartering with the first W-Max design.
“Suria” and “Serenity” signifies the clean energy source of which the vessels will dedicatedly supply LNG to Shanghai to light up the city and for sustainable and peaceful future.
Main Particulars of the Vessel:
| Shipyard | Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. |
| LOA | 239.40 m |
| Beam | 36.60 m |
| Tank Type | Membrane |
| Tank Capacity | 79,958 m3 |
| Propulsion System | X-DF (dual fuel engine which uses gas admitted at low pressure) |
| Speed | 17.5 knots |