Alpha Gas turns to China for VLGC pair

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Greek shipowner Alpha Gas has contracted two very large gas carriers from China’s Hengli Heavy Industries as it expands its fleet. The 88,000-cubic-meter vessels are reportedly capable of carrying ammonia, with delivery timing not specified in the available report.

Greek shipowner Alpha Gas has moved into Chinese gas carrier construction, contracting two very large gas carriers at Hengli Heavy Industries as Anna Angelicoussis continues expanding her group’s fleet. Shipbroking and market sources have linked the Athens-based company to a pair of 88,000 cu m VLGCs capable of carrying ammonia, with the vessels scheduled for …