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Jiangnan Shipyard Delivers World’s Largest VLEC GAS JESSAMINE Ahead of Schedule
On March 25, the second 1.5 version 99,000 cbm very large ethane carrier (VLEC) GAS JESSAMINE built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard for Southwest Maritime Limited was signed and delivered. The vessel was delivered one month ahead of scheduled. It is …
Mar 28, 2025 / Curious
MOL Energia Signs Long-time Charter Contracts for 2 Additional Newbuilding VLECs to SCG Chemicals, leading integrated chemical player in ASEAN
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced on Tuesday that on March 17, its group Company MOL Energia Pte. Ltd., signed long-term charter contracts with SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Siam Cement Group (SCG), a leading …
Mar 19, 2025 / Vessels
Wärtsilä’s strong relationship with Jiangnan Shipyard enhanced with system orders for five new Very Large Ethane Carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for five new Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) vessels. The order has been placed by Jiangnan Shipyard, and the ships are being built for Chinese owners. The order …
Oct 1, 2024 / Curious
ADNOC L&S Joint Venture Awards $1.9 billion in Contracts for Very Large Ethane Carriers and Very Large Ammonia Carriers
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S / the Company) (ADX symbol ADNOCLS / ISIN AEE01268A239), a global energy maritime logistics company, today announced that AW Shipping, its joint venture with Wanhua Chemical Group, has awarded …
Jul 23, 2024 / Curious
Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems continue to be the choice for Very Large Ethane Gas Carriers
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for three new 98k Very Large Ethane Gas Carrier (VLEC) vessels. The ships are being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy …
Apr 22, 2024 / Curious
Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems selected for three new Very Large Ethane Gas Carriers
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for three new large sized ethane gas carrier (VLEC) vessels. The ships are being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in …
Apr 18, 2024 / Curious
GTT obtains two Approvals in Principle for cargo transfer operations between Very Large Ethane Carriers
GTT, the technological expert in membrane containment systems used to transport and store liquefied gases, has obtained two new Approvals in Principle (AIP) from the classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register for cargo transfer operations …
Apr 3, 2024 / Curious
DNV to class Purus’ first VLEC newbuilds
DNV has been selected to class ship owner Purus’ newbuilding order of two Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC). The vessels have been contracted at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea and scheduled for delivery in 2026-2027. With a cargo …
Jan 16, 2024 / Curious
HD Korea Shipbuilding wins US$500 mln order for 3 ethane carriers
South Korean shipyard HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. said Friday it has won a US$500 million order to build three very large ethane carriers for an Oceanian shipper. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., one of HD Korea …
Dec 18, 2023 / Vessels
Maric’s New VLEC Design Receives Bureau Veritas Approval In Principle
On the first day of Marintec, BV issued a Type Approval AiP certificate to MARIC for its 102,000m3 VLEC, currently the largest of its kind in the world. From left to right: Mr. Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice President & Chief …
Dec 15, 2023 / Curious