French engineering firm GTT has acquired two orders for the tank design of three new Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) newbuilds.
The order is from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries on behalf of an Asian shipowner, GTT knowledgeable.
The French firm will design the tanks for these three vessels, which can every supply a complete capability of 98,000 m3.
The tanks can be fitted with the Mark III membrane containment system developed by GTT. The new order brings to 25 the variety of VLECs (ordered, below building or in operation) adopting GTT’s Mark III know-how.
Delivery is scheduled between the fourth quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2027.