The Malaysian shipowner has inked newbuilding contracts for the two vessels with Samsung Heavy Industries with delivery expected in Q1 2023. The vessels will feature XDF propulsion and a Mark III Flex Plus containment system.
MISC president and group ceo, Yee Yang Chien, said “This is certainly a landmark moment for MISC, and we are proud to expand this strategic partnership with ExxonMobil through SeaRiver in providing best-in-class shipping solutions, beginning with petroleum and now LNG. With our broad spectrum of energy related maritime solutions and services, MISC is confident of our ability to serve the various needs of the global oil and gas industry.”
Alex Volkov, vice president of global LNG Marketing at ExxonMobil, commented: “Our cooperation with MISC is an integral part of ExxonMobil’s commitment to provide flexible solutions in the open and dynamic LNG marketplace.
“The addition of these two vessels will help us build a competitive LNG value chain as ExxonMobil continues to grow its global gas portfolio and expand supply positions to meet evolving needs of our customers.”
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