AL FANAR is the sixth vessel in MOL’s seven-ship order from 2022. Six further carriers under long-term QatarEnergy charters will bring MOL’s participation in the fleet expansion programme to 13 vessels.
China secured 52 of 90 LNG carrier orders in H1 2026, compared with South Korea’s 37, as Chinese yards expanded their share of the high-value shipbuilding segment.
Chinese shipyards secured 34 LNG carrier orders by early July 2026, compared with 32 for South Korean yards, as limited Korean capacity affected contract allocation.
K LINE has taken delivery of Puteri Kedah, the second LNG carrier built for PETRONAS LNG Ltd., following the delivery of sister vessel Puteri Johor in May 2026.
