LNG newbuilding boosted by stronger shipping markets
Orders for liquefied natural gas carriers have risen threefold in the first nine months of 2018, with the investment reaching $7bn in total, according to a latest Clarskons report. Greek owners have been the largest buyers while Korean yards have won most of the building contracts
With the LNG shipping environment looking firmer, statistically the sector is playing a more prominent role in newbuilding activity than ever, says Clarksons