Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that it has signed a multi-year contract to charter a newbuild LNG Carrier with TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited, who is wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies on September 26th.
The vessel currently being built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is fitted with the most modern ME-GA engine which provides lower emissions compared to previous generation vessels. ME-GA engine is equipped with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system that reduces methane slip while improving overall fuel consumption. The vessel will have cargo tank capacity of 174,000 m3 and the size of the vessel is suitable to operate globally serving the main LNG terminals around the world.
The vessel will be delivered in 2025 to serve TotalEnergies LNG portfolio and shall continue to improve the environmental performance of its LNG carrier fleet.
Source: Hellenic Shipping News