New LNG Carrier Delivered to MISC Berhad

MISC Berhad (MISC) held the naming and delivery ceremony of its new LNG carrier, Seri Camellia. The 150,200 cu. m. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier is the first in a series of five MOSS-Type LNG carriers ordered from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) by MISC. Upon their delivery, these new LNG Carriers will be chartered to PETRONAS for the next 15 years.

The naming ceremony was graced by the presence of Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, Chairman of PETRONAS and was officiated by his wife and the vessel’s Lady Sponsor, Y. Bhg. Puan Sri Dato’ Wan Noorlina Wan Hussin at the HHI Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea.

It is a historic occasion for MISC as Seri Camellia will be part of the new generation of the Seri C Class LNG fleet, comprising MOSS-Type vessels that provide a more robust and superior cargo containment system and ensuring a higher degree of operational flexibility for MISC to operate in harsh meteorological conditions.

“Today’s naming ceremony of Seri Camellia is a momentous occasion that celebrates PETRONAS’ long collaborative partnership with MISC,” said Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, Chairman of PETRONAS. “As one of the world’s leading players in the production and manufacturing of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), it is imperative for PETRONAS to ensure that we are able to deliver safe and reliable supply of energy to power millions of homes around the world.”

“MISC strives to fulfill our role in moving energy to build a better world and in this sense, we will continue to contribute significantly towards developing Maritime Malaysia as well as the global shipping industry. Capacity building is our primary focus to support this agenda, from fostering the dynamic talent of our seafaring professionals to modernising and expanding our fleet of vessels that is aligned with global standards in technology, safety and reliability,” said Mr. Yee Yang Chien, President/CEO of MISC.

The new generation of LNG carriers incorporate state-of-the art technologies in various forms including the Integrated Hull Structure (IHS) with four spherical tanks shielded by the continuous cover, which improves the overall structural strength of the hull.

Additional green technology features adopted for these new carriers include energy efficiency, emissions reductions, biodiversity management and end-of-life disposal. These features also include the installation of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system for the diesel generator to comply with the latest IMO Tier III requirement and the Ozone Ballast Water Treatment System. The carriers will be powered by an Ultra Stream Turbine (UST) plant, and installed with pre-swirl duct and Propeller Boss Cap Fin (PBCF).

The MOSS-Type newbuilds are part of MISC’s long term fleet expansion programme to cater to the energy transportation needs of PETRONAS. They have been designed for worldwide trading capability to enable them to call at all major LNG terminals in the world.

Upon the completion of its naming ceremony today, Seri Camellia will embark on its maiden voyage from South Korea to Bintulu, Malaysia. Her delivery brings the current number of MISC’s LNG fleet to 26 vessels, further augmenting MISC’s position as a reliable and safe transporter of LNG. The remaining four vessels are currently under construction in South Korea and will be completed on a staggered basis and delivered to MISC in due course.

MISC is one of the world’s largest single owner-operators of LNG vessels and for over three decades, have safely delivered more than 400 million tons of LNG. In 2015, MISC delivered 20.74 million tons of LNG, carving 8.3% of the total world LNG trade.

The naming and delivery ceremony today was attended by MISC’s President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Yee Yang Chien and the Chairman and CEO of HHI.