CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard has signed a contract with AW Shipping, a joint venture between Wanhua Chemical Group and ADNOC Logistics & Services, for the construction of three 86,000 cu m very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The contract with two option orders.

The three newbuildings are scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth quarter of 2022. No contract price disclosed.

The VLGCs, designed by Jiangnan Shipyard, will be in 230 metres length, 36.6 metres width and 22.2 metres depth, tank capacities 86,000 cb.m and equipped with LPG dual-fuel engines.