Whereas Nigeria’s NigerDock Ship Building company has continued to yawn for new jobs, Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT), a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has awarded contracts for the construction of three newbuild LNG vessels to Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding (Group) Company Limited and China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited.
Whereas a statement signed by the company said the vessels are part of BGT’s fleet renewal and replacement plan programme, it was silent on any need to support local content in vessel engineering or consideration for Nigeria’s new or old ship development firms.
The statement noted that each vessel will have a cargo capacity of 174,000 cubic metres and will be fitted with advanced X-DF propulsion technology, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions compared to older vessel designs.
“The vessels are expected to be delivered in 2029. They will be chartered by NLNG and managed by NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), an integrated maritime services company with a strong reputation for providing top-notch maritime services,” the statement noted.
“This is an important milestone in BGT’s plan to modernise its fleet and support cleaner, more efficient and future-ready operations. The vessels will meet global and EU emissions regulations and help NLNG maintain its OGMP 2.0 Level 5 rating.”
The new vessels are expected to further strengthen NLNG’s ability to deliver cleaner energy to the world and support the company’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
