- The LNG carrier Al Zuwair was delivered on August 18 at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Ulsan Shipyard for deployment under a time-charter with QatarEnergy.
- The vessel is the third of 12 LNG carriers ordered for QatarEnergy and the first of the series built at HHI, with NYK providing ship-management services for the consortium.
- Equipped with advanced dual-fuel engines, an air lubrication system, and a reliquefaction device, Al Zuwair is designed for high fuel efficiency and reduced GHG emissions.
On August 18, the LNG carrier Al Zuwair was officially completed and delivered at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Ulsan Shipyard. The vessel will operate under a long-term time-charter agreement with QatarEnergy, one of the world’s leading LNG producers.
Al Zuwair is the third of 12 new LNG carriers ordered by QatarEnergy through a joint venture involving NYK, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., MISC Berhad, and China LNG Shipping (Holdings) Limited. It is the first of these vessels constructed by HHI and also marks the first time that the NYK Group will manage one of the consortium’s LNG carriers.
Technology and Environmental Features
The vessel is powered by two highly efficient X-DF 2.1 iCER dual-fuel engines, capable of running on both fuel oil and boil-off gas. It is also fitted with an air lubrication system and a reliquefaction unit that reuses surplus boil-off gas. Together, these systems enhance fuel efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize environmental impact.
Vessel Particulars
Cargo capacity: approx. 174,000 m³
Length: approx. 299.00 m
Beam: 46.40 m
Main engine: X-DF2.1 iCER (dual-fuel slow-speed diesel engine)
Builder: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
NYK’s Strategic Outlook
The delivery of Al Zuwair aligns with the NYK Group’s medium-term management plan, Sail Green, Drive Transformations 2026. This strategy focuses on strengthening the Group’s core businesses while investing in sustainable growth sectors. In the energy segment, NYK continues to expand its LNG/LPG carrier operations, contributing to a stable energy supply for Japan and reinforcing its role as one of the world’s largest LNG carrier owners and managers.
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Source: NYK Line
