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Knutsen names final Shell LNGC, takes delivery of LNGC for Qatar Energy
LNG carrier Zoe Knutsen is the ninth and final vessel of a series built for Shell, and carrier Mraikh is the first chartered by Qatar Energy
Knutsen Group has held a naming ceremony for the last in a series of LNG carrier (LNGC) newbuildings built for charterer Shell.
The company took to business social media platform LinkedIn to announce the vessel’s name, Zoe Knutsen.
"We are proud to announce the naming ceremony of Zoe Knutsen, the ninth and final vessel in a series of LNG carriers delivered to Shell. The ceremony took place on 25 June and marks the culmination of a significant and successful collaboration," Knutsen Group said.
The LNGC newbuilding series for oil and gas super major Shell saw its first vessel, Santander Knutsen, delivered in June 2022, according to the company.
Zoe Knutsen is scheduled for delivery in September 2025 and will go straight into service under charter with Shell, operating as part of its global LNG fleet.
The dedicated LNG arm for Knutsen, Knutsen LNG France also had an update on additions to its fleet of LNG carriers.
Marking the 15th vessel in the company’s French fleet, LNG carrier Mraikh arrived from South Korean shipyard HD Hyundai on 26 June.
"It is our first vessel chartered by Qatar Energy and will sail out tomorrow after the usual safety drills, housekeeping and idle vetting," the company said.
Knutsen LNG France pointed out the vessel’s livery had changed from prior ships in the fleet.
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