{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-02/nakilat-names-nine-new-vessels","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-02/nakilat-names-nine-new-vessels.md","title":"Nakilat Names Nine New Vessels in Fleet Expansion","headline":"Nakilat Names Seven LNG Carriers and Two LPG/Ammonia Carriers at South Korean Shipyards","description":"Nakilat named nine new vessels at three South Korean shipyards, including seven LNG carriers and two LPG/ammonia carriers, advancing its fleet expansion.","section":"Expansion","published_at":"2026-11-02T17:52:52+00:00","modified_at":"2026-11-02T17:52:52+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Nakilat named nine vessels: seven LNG carriers and two LPG/ammonia carriers.","Five of the LNG carriers belong to a 25-vessel program at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean.","Two LNG carriers and two LPG/ammonia carriers belong to a six-vessel program at HD Hyundai Samho."],"companies":[{"name":"Nakilat","is_primary":true,"profile_url":null,"website":"http://www.nakilat.com.qa"}],"source":{"publisher":"Qatar Tribune","title":"Nakilat marks fleet expansion milestone with naming of nine new vessels","url":"https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/262190/latest-news/nakilat-marks-fleet-expansion-milestone-with-naming-of-nine-new-vessels"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Expansion","Nakilat"],"body_markdown":"Nakilat named nine new vessels at three South Korean shipyards, including seven LNG carriers and two LPG/ammonia carriers, the company said in an announcement covered by the [Qatar Tribune](https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/262190/latest-news/nakilat-marks-fleet-expansion-milestone-with-naming-of-nine-new-vessels). Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) is a Qatari LNG shipping company that owns and operates a fleet serving Qatar's LNG exports.\n\n## Nakilat's Nine Vessels at Three Shipyards\n\nThe naming took place at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Samho shipyards in South Korea. The seven LNG carriers are \"Al Ghuwair\", \"Al Jazi\", \"Al Mirzam\", \"Maqdeem\", \"Al Nasraniya\", \"Energy Vigour\" and \"Energy Voyager\"; the two LPG/ammonia carriers are \"Energy South\" and \"Energy East.\"\n\nFive of the LNG carriers form part of Nakilat's program to build 25 conventional-size LNG carriers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean. Those 25 vessels will be fully owned and operated by Nakilat and chartered to QatarEnergy affiliates under long-term agreements. The remaining two LNG carriers and the two LPG/ammonia carriers form part of Nakilat's six-vessel newbuild program at HD Hyundai Samho.\n\nChief Executive Officer Eng Abdullah Al Sulaiti said: \"The naming of these nine vessels represents tangible progress in Nakilat's long-term investment in expanding its fleet.\" He added that the LPG/ammonia carriers strengthen the company's ability to respond to customers' evolving needs while supporting Qatar's position as a leading LNG producer and exporter.\n\nHD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, builds LNG tankers and other ocean vessels, with LNG freight demand driving record profits, FAZ.NET reported on October 18, 2026.\n\n## Earlier Nakilat Newbuild Milestones\n\nOn September 30, 2026, Nakilat named its LPG/ammonia carrier \"Energy North\" at HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in South Korea, the Qatar Tribune reported. The vessel, set to enter service on October 2, 2026, has an 88,000 cubic meter capacity and is part of a program to build six new vessels.\n\nOn October 20, 2026, Gulf Times reported that Nakilat had named its first newbuild 88,000 cubic metre LPG/ammonia carrier and has a 40-vessel orderbook. The same report said Nakilat posted a nine-month net profit of QR1.29bn, down from QR1.31bn in the same period of 2025.\n\n## Nakilat's Next Steps\n\nNakilat's 25 conventional-size LNG carriers will be chartered to QatarEnergy affiliates under long-term agreements, and the company said its partnerships with the three shipyards are central to the progress of these programs. The company's [own announcement](http://www.nakilat.com.qa) describes the naming as part of its fleet expansion and diversification strategy.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}