On December 3, 2025, the naming ceremony
for the vessels "SHARQ" and "SHRA‘OUH" under the Qatar
Energy LNG transportation project, in which CLNG holds equity investment, was
held at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. Mrs.
Yasuko Myochin, wife of Kline's Chairman, and Mrs. Tamiko Soga, wife of NYK's
President, served as the naming sponsors for the two vessels, respectively.
The two vessels christened this time are
the 7th and 8th ships among the 12 LNG vessels built by CLNG for Qatar Energy. The "SHARQ" will be
managed by Kline and is scheduled to commence global LNG transportation
services from December 2025. The "SHRA’OUH" will be managed by NYK
and is expected to officially set sail in January 2026. Currently, the 5 LNG vessels already in
operation under the Qatar Energy project are running smoothly.
Representatives from the Company's shareholders attending the ceremony included Mr. Ren
Yongqiang, Chairman of COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Co.,
Ltd; Mr. Wang Yongxin, General Manager of China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd; Mr. Zhang Yong, Deputy General Manager of COSCO SHIPPING Energy
Transportation Co., Ltd; and Mr. Xu Hui,
Deputy General Manager of China Merchants Energy Shipping Co.,
Ltd. From the Company side, attendees
included Mr. Sheng Shanxing, General Manager, and Mr. Shu Binglin, Deputy
General Manager. Joint venture partners present were Mr. Takaya Soga, President
of NYK; Mr. Yukikazu Myochin, Chairman of Kline; and Mr. Zahid Osman, President
of MISC. Additionally, over a hundred guests participated in the event,
including representatives from Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, ABS (American
Bureau of Shipping), financial institutions, and the Qatar Energy on-site construction supervision team.
Vessel Technical Features
Both vessels are equipped with X DF 2.1 iCER dual-fuel engines, capable of
using fuel oil and boil-off gas (BOG) as fuel, offering high fuel efficiency
and low emissions. The ships are also fitted with reliquefaction devices, which
efficiently utilize surplus boil-off gas, further enhancing energy efficiency
and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This embodies the advanced
concept of green shipping.
Vessel Main Parameters
Cargo Capacity: Approximately 174,000 cubic meters
Length Overall: Approximately 299.00 meters
Beam: 46.40 meters
Main Engine: X DF2.1 iCER Dual-Fuel Low-Speed Diesel Engine
Shipbuilder: Ulsan Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
