You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World MISC Names New Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier for QatarEnergy Charter MISC Names New Dual-Fuel LNG Carrier for QatarEnergy Charter by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday October 7, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The 174,000 m3 vessel is the first of three LNG carriers secured under a charter deal with QatarEnergy. Image Credit: MISC Group Malaysian maritime company MISC Group has named its new dual-fuel LNG carrier at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea . The 174,000 m3 vessel, Th'ailib , is the first of three newbuild LNG carriers secured by MISC under long-term time charter agreements with QatarEnergy , the firm said in a press release yesterday. It will be chartered to QatarEnergy for 15 years from 2026 . The dual-fuel carrier is equipped with a reliquefaction system, air lubrication system and anti-fouling hull coating aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions intensity. MISC said the three vessels form part of the second phase of QatarEnergy's LNG fleet expansion programme. The company previously participated in the first phase through a consortium arrangement involving 12 LNG carriers . The remaining two vessels are scheduled for delivery as MISC continues to expand its LNG fleet. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News UK Port Says High Power Costs Threaten Shore Power Adoption Portsmouth International Port has called for VAT to be removed from shore power services, citing high electricity costs for operators. Read in Full Fujairah Bunker Sales More Than Halve From Last Year August sales fell again after a brief July recov