(Singapore, 15 October 2015)
BW LPG Limited ("BW LPG", the "Company", OSE ticker code:
"BWLPG") is pleased to announce that it has today taken
delivery of BW Orion, the sixth Very Large Gas Carrier
(VLGC) in its newbuilding programme of eight VLGCs from
Hyundai Heavy Industries.
Including the BW Orion, the Company has a fleet of 40
vessels, comprising 27 owned VLGCs, eight chartered-in VLGCs
and five owned LGCs. In addition, BW LPG has six VLGC
newbuildings under construction.
For further information, please contact:
Elaine Ong
Chief Financial Officer
BW LPG Limited
Tel: +65 6705 5506
Email: elaine.ong@bwlpg.com
John Papaioannou
Strategy and Investor Relations Analyst
BW LPG Limited
Tel: +65 6705 5514
Email: john.papaioannou@bwlpg.com
ABOUT BW LPG
BW LPG is the world's leading and largest very large gas
carrier (VLGC) owner and operator based on number of VLGCs
and by LPG carrying capacity. BW LPG currently owns and
operates 40 gas carriers with a total carrying capacity of
over 3.1 million cbm. In addition, BW LPG has 6 newbuildings
under construction in Korea. With more than 35 years 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.