TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced the signing of a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with a vessel operation management company funded by JERA Co., Inc. (JERA)
This is the sixth contract, following a time charter contract for five LNG carriers that were signed for JERA. The vessel will be built at the Geoje Shipyard of SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO., LTD (Headquarters: South Korea), and is scheduled for delivery in 2027. It will be managed by MOL and will transport LNG for JERA.
The new vessel will be equipped with the cutting-edge MAN Energy Solutions engine (ME-GA), which improves fuel consumption efficiency, with specifications that enhance its environment friendliness, compared to conventional LNG carriers.
Through this long-term charter contract, MOL will contribute to the realization of a stable supply of LNG in partnership with JERA.
Outline of the vessel:
| Main dimensions | LOA: 290m; Breadth: 45.8m |
| Tank type | 174,000m3 membrane |
| Main engine | ME-GA |
| Shipyard | SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES |
| Scheduled delivery | 2027 |