LNG Market Downturn Forces Owners To Scrap Aging Fleet; 60 Carriers Remain Idle

LNG Market Downturn Forces Owners To Scrap Aging Fleet; 60 Carriers Remain Idle
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The LNG shipping market is facing a downturn, with owners scrapping older vessels at a faster pace while nearly 60 LNG carriers remain idle, according to data from Clarksons Research.

In the past week alone, four steam-powered LNG carriers were sold for demolition by two South Korean owners. The ships include Hyundai Aquapia and Hyundai Technopia, both built around the year 2000 with a capacity of 135,000 cubic meters. These were sold together for about $565...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/lng-market-downturn-forces-owners-to-scrap-aging-fleet-60-carriers-remain-idle/

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