Contrary to market expectations, Qatargas recently signed a deal to acquire 10 steam turbine LNG carriers, averaging 23 years, from a group of Japanese owners (K-Line, MOL and NYK). Qatargas has been operating these vessels under long-term contracts with an option to purchase them at a discount when the charter ends. The acquisition seems unusual …
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