New vessels for Nakilat

Another Q-Flex LNG carrier, built in South Korea at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., was delivered to Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company). The "Al Sheehaniya" with a capacity of 210,000 cum will be used to ship LNG produced by Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Limited (3) to markets primarily in the United States.
Q-Flex LNG vessels are significantly larger than conventional LNG vessels on the current global LNG vessel market. The improved carrying capacities of the Q-Flex LNG Vessels result in lower transportation costs per unit of LNG because they allow more LNG to be transported per journey. The dimensions of Q-Flex LNG Vessels still allow access to approximately two-thirds of the primary existing LNG terminals worldwide. As implied by the ‘Flex’ notation, some existing LNG terminals have the flexibility to handle the Q-Flex vessels with minor modifications.

Furthermore another Q-Max LNG carrier joined Nakilat fleet. It was delivered by Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard and will be long term chartered to Qatargas Operating Company Limited.

Q-Max LNG Vessels like the new built "Al Mayeda" are designed to have a carrying capacity of up to approximately 266,000 cum and a length of 345 meters. Q-Max LNG vessels are among the largest LNG vessels in the world and will have principal dimensions slightly less than conventional very large crude vessels. While the Q-Max LNG Vessels are beyond the capacity of some ports, nearly half of the world’s existing LNG terminals can, or with minor modifications could, accommodate these vessels.