Topic
Gas-carriers
Every Vessel Hunter story on Gas-carriers: 7 stories, from 1 July 2026 to 10 September 2026. Newest: "Qatar Sends Empty LNG Carriers Back Toward the Arabian Gulf". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
Qatar Sends Empty LNG Carriers Back Toward the Arabian Gulf
Six empty gas carriers linked to Qatar are in the Gulf of Oman or heading there and another has crossed Hormuz inbound, a repositioning that would be consistent with a resumption of LNG exports.
Navigator Gas Secures Financing For Two Ammonia-Capable Carriers
A joint venture has secured a 121.8 million dollar loan for two ammonia-capable gas carriers being built in China, in one of the larger single financings so far for tonnage designed around the fuel.
HD Hyundai Samho delivers first very large ammonia carrier
The 93,000 cu m Jane Maersk is the first of five VLACs for Maersk, from a builder now holding 22 on order worth about $2.55bn.
ADNOC L&S adds four LNG carriers in $900m China deal
ADNOC Logistics & Services has ordered four more LNG carriers at China's Jiangnan Shipyard in a $900m deal, lifting its LNG newbuild programme to 18 vessels.
Union Maritime widens newbuild push with first VLGC order
Union Maritime has been linked to its first VLGC newbuildings, two large gas carriers at HD Hyundai Heavy for delivery in 2029.
BW LPG India books $36m gain selling vintage VLGC
BW LPG has agreed to sell the 2007-built VLGC BW Elm through its Indian arm, booking a $36m gain as strong secondhand values fund fleet renewal.
HMM moves on $1.1bn bulker and gas carrier haul
HMM has unveiled a KRW1.7trn ($1.1bn) order for eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers, the latest step in the Korean major's drive to diversify beyond containers.
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