Singapore's Epic Gas Order Two Big LPG Carriers
Epic Gas Ltd. says it has contracted Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation in Japan to build two 11,000 cbm fully-pressurised gas carriers to be delivered in 2016.
This latest order brings the total newbuild contracts for the year to eight fully-pressurised vessels. In addition Epic Gas has taken delivery of three bareboat vessels during the year. The company says it is also actively looking at opportunities to purchase high quality secondhand tonnage.
“Our decision to move into the largest segment of the fully-pressurised fleet underlines our clear expectations of change and growth in the fully-pressurised LPG market.” states Chris Buttery, Chairman of the Board.
About Epic Gas
Epic Gas
Headquartered in Singapore, the company owns and operates a fleet of fully pressurized gas carriers providing seaborne services for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas and petrochemicals. Including the newbuildings, the Company controls a fleet of 33 vessels which serve as a link in the international gas and petrochemical supply chains of leading oil majors and commodity trading houses throughout South-East Asia, Europe, West Africa and the Americas.