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MOL’s large LNG carrier fleet expands

By LNG Prime Staff
MOL’s large LNG carrier fleet expands
LNG carrier Marvel Swallow (Image: MOL)

MOL’s large fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers expanded to 100 vessels as of the end of September this year. The Japanese shipping firm said in its results report it had 100 LNG vessels at the end of September 30, 2024. This is one more LNG carrier than in the previous quarter and three more LNG…

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