A new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, Elisa Halcyon, ordered by France LNG Shipping SAS* from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Korea, was completed and delivered on October 31.

The vessel will be chartered on a long-term basis (up to 20 years) to EDF LNG Shipping SAS** for LNG transportation under the ship management of Gazocean.***

Elisa Halcyon is equipped with a highly efficient WinGD-manufactured dual-fuel slow-speed diesel engine capable of operating on fuel oil and boil-off gas (natural gas vaporized during transport). The vessel also features a 174,000-cubic-meter membrane-type cargo tank with superior insulation that minimizes boil-off. Additionally, an Air Liquide-developed re-liquefaction system is installed to convert surplus boil-off gas back into liquid form, further enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Vessel Particulars

Length overall: approx. 297.2 meters
Breadth: approx. 46.4 meters
Main engine: X-DF diesel engine

* A French ship-owning company jointly funded by NYK and Geogas LNG SAS. Geogas LNG SAS is part of the Geogas Group, which has over 40 years of experience in LNG vessel ownership and LNG transportation in France.

** A shipping company that is a subsidiary of EDF and responsible for its LNG transportation.

*** A French ship-management company, jointly owned by NYK and Geogas LNG, specializing in LNG.

NYK Group, press release