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HD KSOE Enlists GTT for Tank Design of New LNG Carrier
GTT has secured an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.The LNG carrier will be built by the shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) on behalf of the ship-owner Hyundai Glovis.With a total capacity of 174,000 m3, the vessel’s cryogenic tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system…
François Michel Appointed Chief Executive Officer of the GTT Group
The GTT Group announced the appointment of François Michel as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026, thereby restoring a dissociated governance structure.This decision was taken unanimously by the Board of Directors of the Group at its meeting held on December 13, 2025.Following a demanding selection process, the Board of Directors selected François Michel for his managerial experience…
GTT Gets HD KSOE’s Tank Design Task for Two New LNG Carriers
GTT announces that it has received, in the fourth quarter of 2025, an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.The LNG carriers will be built by the shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), on behalf of the ship-owner BW LNG.The vessels’ cryogenic tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system…
GTT, Bloom and Ponant to Develop New Energy System for Future Cruise Vessel
French engineering specialist GTT has teamed up with Bloom Energy and Ponant Explorations Group to develop an integrated energy system combining solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) powered by LNG with marine carbon capture, aiming to significantly cut onboard emissions for future cruise operations.The system is slated to be installed on Ponant’s Swap2Zero cruise vessel by 2030. The vessel will be propelled by wind-assisted technology and fuel cells…
GTT Receives Tank Order from Hanwha Ocean
GTT has received an order from its partner the shipyard Hanwha Ocean for the tank design of a new LNG1 Carrier, on behalf of a North America-based ship-owner.The vessel will be equipped with cryogenic tanks designed by GTT for the transport of LNG, offering a total capacity of 174,000 m³. These tanks will incorporate the NO96 L03+ membrane containment system, a technology developed by GTT.Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.
GTT to Design Tanks for American Shipowner’s New LNG Carrier
French engineering firm GTT has received an order from the Hanwha Ocean shipyard for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, on behalf of a North America-based ship-owner.As part of this order, GTT will design the tanks of the vessel, which will offer a total capacity of 174,000 m3.The tanks will be fitted with the NO96 L03+ membrane containment system developed by GTT.Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.
GTT Receives Tank Design Order from Samsung Heavy Industries for Two LNG Carriers
GTT announces that it has received, during the third quarter of 2025, an order from the shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the tank design of two new LNG Carriers.Each vessel, with a total LNG cargo capacity of 180,000 m³, will be fitted with cryogenic tanks designed by GTT and equipped with GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane containment system.Delivery of the vessels is scheduled from 2028 onwards.
GTT to Design Tanks for Four New LNG Carriers
GTT has received, during the third quarter of 2025, an order from the shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the tank design of four new LNG Carriers.GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessels, each offering a total capacity of 174,000 m³ and equipped with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system, developed by GTT.The delivery of the vessels is scheduled from 2028 onwards.
GTT Receives Samsung Heavy Industries Order for Floating LNG Tank Design
GTT announced that it has received, during the third quarter of 2025, an order from the shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the tank design of a new Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit, which will be deployed in the Africa region. GTT will design the cryogenic membrane containment system for the LNG storage tanks, with a total capacity of 238,700 m³. The tanks will be fitted with GTT’s…
GTT Receives Order From Hanwha Ocean for LNG Carrier Tank Design
GTT announced that it has received, during the third quarter of 2025, a new order from the Korean shipyard Hanwha Ocean for the tank design of two new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs) on behalf of the ship-owner Hanwha Shipping, an entity affiliated with Hanwha Group and based in the United States.GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of these two vessels, which will each offer a total capacity of 174…
Ascenz Marorka Signs Contract to Equip 24 LNG Carriers with Sloshield
Ascenz Marorka, a GTT Group company, announced the signing of a contract with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a GTT long-time partner, to equip 24 LNG carriers with its Sloshield system.Sloshield is an advanced solution for detecting and reducing sloshing risks in LNG cargo tanks. By providing real-time monitoring and predictive analysis, it enables ship operators to preserve cargo integrity, limit structural stress…
GTT Receives Tank Design Order for LNG-fueled Container Ships
GTT announced it has received an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) during the second quarter of 2025 for the design of the cryogenic tanks of six new LNG-fueled container ships, on behalf of the ship-owner Capital.Each vessel will be equipped with a tank offering a capacity of 8,000 m³, incorporating GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane containment system. These tanks will also feature the “1 barg” design…
GTT Receives Order for LNG Carrier Tank Design From HD KSOE
GTT announced that it has received an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of a new Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier (LNGC).The LNGC will be built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries on behalf of the ship-owner Purus, a specialist in low-carbon maritime transport solutions.As part of this order, GTT will design the vessel’s cryogenic tanks, which will have a total capacity of 180,000 m³.
GTT and HD HHI to Optimize Membrane Tank Integration
GTT announces the signing of two Joint Development Projects (JDPs) with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), aimed at optimizing membrane-tank integration in LNG carriers to enhance onboard ergonomics and vessels’ operational performance.The two JDPs will focus on the following areas:• Convergent trapezoidal cargo tank No. 11: A forward tank concept of convergent trapezoidal form for LNG carriers, fitted with GTT’s Mark III membrane system.
GTT Unveils Slim Cargo Containment Systems for Ethane Transport
GTT has received two Approvals in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for its ethane-optimized cargo containment systems: Mark III SlimTM and NO96 Slim TM.Building on its well-established Mark III and NO96 membrane technologies, GTT has developed these slim variants specifically to accommodate the physical properties of petrochemical cargoes. The optimizations help maximize cargo…
China Merchants Energy Shipping Selects Ascenz Marorka’s Digital Solutions for LNG Carriers
GTT and its Smart Shipping arm, Ascenz Marorka, announced that China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has selected Ascenz Marorka’s digital solutions for a series of eight 175,000 m³ LNG carriers, currently under construction at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) in China.In addition to being fitted with GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane containment system, the eight vessels will also feature Ascenz Marorka’s solutions…
Ascenz Marorka to Equip TMS Group’s Fleet with Smart Shipping Solution
The GTT Group, through its smart shipping arm Ascenz Marorka, has signed an agreement with global provider of multi-segment shipping services TMS Group to provide smart shipping solution to its entire fleet of fleet of over 130 ships.The agreement includes TMS Dry, TMS Bulkers, TMS Takers and TMS Cardiff Gas, encompassing a fleet of tankers, bulkers, gas carriers (LNG and LPG) and container vessels.The…
GTT Books Tank Design Order of Two New VLECs
French engineering firm GTT has received an order from an Asian shipyard for the tank design of two new very large ethane carriers (VLECsi) on behalf of an Asian ship-owner.The total tank capacity of each of these two ethane carriers will be 100,000 m3 and the tanks will be fitted with GTT’s Mark III membrane containment system.Delivery of the vessels is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028.
GTT’s Ascenz Marorka Adds Americas to Fleet Performance Monitoring Tool
Ascenz Marorka, GTT’s smart shipping arm, has expanded its real-time fleet performance monitoring service to cover the Americas.Following deployments in France and Singapore, the extension to Vancouver strengthens Ascenz Marorka’s global reach.With operations now spanning three key locations, Ascenz Marorka ensures round-the-clock support, helping ship-owners, charterers, and ship managers maintain…
GTT Wins Order for LNG Carrier Tank Design
GTT received an order from an Asian shipyard for the tank design of two new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs) on behalf of an Asian ship-owner. GTT will design the tanks of these two vessels, which will each offer a total capacity of 174,000 cu. m. and will be fitted with a membrane containment system from the NO96 series developed by GTT. Deliveries of the vessels are scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2027.
