Oct 1 (LNG) - Avenir LNG, a small-scale joint venture comprising Norwegian firms Stolt-Nielsen, Hoegh LNG and Golar LNG, said that Malaysian energy company Petronas has chartered Avenir’s first carrier of 7,500 cubic metres capacity. “The vessel will provide bunkering to LNG-fuelled vessels across Malaysia in addition to transport services for small-scale terminals in the region,” said Avenir.
Avenir received cooperation in the charter from Malaysian shipping line MISC Berhad, the main shipping partner of Petronas. “Avenir and MISC will form a joint venture company to manage the commercial operations of the LNG carrier whereas ship management services will be provided by Eaglestar Shipmanagement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MISC,” said a statement.
