MISC launches first of three dual-fuel LNG carriers under QatarEnergy charter

Malaysian energy company MISC Group has launched a new LNG dual-fuel carrier, Th’ailib, at South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries.

IMAGE: MISC’s LNG dual-fuel LNG carrier Th’ailib. MISC

The 174,000 cbm vessel is powered by a dual-fuel engine capable of running on LNG as well as conventional marine fuels. Th’ailib is the first of three newbuild LNG carriers secured by MISC under a 15-year long-term charter with QatarEnergy, commencing in 2026.

With the launch of Th’ailib and two more vessels due for delivery, MISC Group will continue to support QatarEnergy’s long-term LNG transportation requirements.

By Tuhin Roy

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