A new LNG carrier, the GDF SUEZ Point Fortin, was delivered to GDF SUEZ in Mihara City, Japan. The vessel is owned by a consortium led by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and will be operated by MOL for GDF SUEZ within a twenty-year charter agreement.
The GDF SUEZ Point Fortin is one of the only three LNG carriers in the
world to benefit from a design improvement which allows a 2,000 cubic
meters of LNG increased cargo-carrying capacity by optimizing the tank
design, thanks to the trapezoidal shape of tank n°1 (at the bow of the
ship). The vessel has indeed a total capacity of 154,200 cubic meters of
LNG stored in tanks using Gaztransport & Technigaz’ Mark III
cargo-containment system, with a reinforced “ribbed” membrane. Once integrated to GDF SUEZ fleet, the GDF SUEZ Point Fortin will reinforce GDF SUEZ LNG transportation capacity and strengthen its fleet diversity and flexibility, increasing global security of supply to the Group’s markets and shipping optimization opportunities. The GDF SUEZ Point Fortin is currently the 16th vessel of the Group’s fleet and will deliver its first LNG cargo in April 2010.
Source: GDF SUEZ