(Singapore, 6 January 2017)
BW LPG Limited ("BW LPG", the "Company", OSE ticker code:
"BWLPG") has today taken delivery of BW Mindoro and BW
Messina, the final two of four Very Large Gas Carriers
(VLGCs) in its newbuilding program from Daewoo Shipbuilding
and Marine Engineering (DSME). Concurrently, BW LPG has
concluded a sale and leaseback agreement for VLGC BW
Messina. BW LPG now owns a fleet of 45 vessels, comprising
40 VLGCs and five LGCs. In addition, BW LPG has two VLGC
newbuildings under construction.
For further information, please contact:
Elaine Ong, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
BW LPG Limited
Tel: +65 6705 5506
Email: elaine.ong@bwlpg.com
John Papaioannou, CFA
Senior Manager, Strategy & Investor Relations
BW LPG Limited
Tel: +65 6705 5514
Email: john.papaioannou@bwlpg.com
About BW LPG
BW LPG is the world's leading owner and operator of LPG
vessels. BW LPG currently owns and operates 45 Very Large
Gas Carriers (VLGC) and Large Gas Carriers (LGC) with a
total carrying capacity of over 3.1 million cbm. In
addition, BW LPG has two VLGC newbuildings under
construction. With four decades of operating experience in
LPG shipping and experienced seafarers and staff, BW LPG
offers a flexible and reliable service to customers. BW LPG
is associated with BW Group, one of the world's leading
shipping groups. BW Group is involved in oil and gas
transportation, floating gas infrastructure, environmental
technologies and deep-water production.
This information is subject to disclosure requirements
pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading
Act.