Samsung Heavy scoops six LNG carrier orders priced at $1.5bn
- Orders at South Korean yard bolster slim list of LNG carrier orders since start of year
- Confirmation of $1bn TMS quartet would take Greek owner’s orderbook to 10
- Owners in the sector have shown some reluctance to ink contracts amid high prices and struggling charter rates
George Economou’s TMS Cardiff Gas said to be behind four of the contracted vessels but Greek group has so far been silent on the contract
