BW LPG confirmed today that they have negotiated a plan with Hyundai Heavy Industries to move the construction timeline 10 months to the left on their pair of two Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) newbuilds. Two two vessels will now be delivered in August and October 2015, respectively. In connection with the advancement, BW LPG notes that they have secured two additional newbuild options, for delivery in May and August 2016 These options are declarable by 28 February 2014.
Should these options be exercised, BW LPGs newbuilding program will consist of a total of 8 ships under construction.
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By Christopher Scicluna VALLETTA, May 4 (Reuters) – An international NGO accused Malta on Sunday of impeding access to a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid ship which it says was bombed by two drones two days...
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran on Wednesday that it will face consequences for supporting the Houthis, even as the United States has relaunched talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
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