
One of the subsidiaries of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Bonny Gas Transport Limited (BGT) has welcomed its new state-of-the-art and energy-efficient vessel, AKTORAS to its terminal at Bonny Island, Rivers State.
The vessel which was chartered by NLNG arrived at the ancient island on its maiden loading of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the firm.
The company in a statement obtained by Maritime Bits said the charter of the vessel by BGT was a strategic move to diversify and reduce the carbon footprint of its shipping portfolio.
It is on record that AKTORAS is equipped with MEGA propulsion system which uses advanced technologies and cutting-edge design to reduce emissions and increase efficiency.
Apart from the fact that it is a 174,000 m3 capacity LNG carrier with a length of 299.6 metres, the vessel has a breadth (moulded) of 46.40 metres and deadweight of 81,194 tons.
According to the statement, the arrival at the Bonny Terminal followed a vessel-naming ceremony at the Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries shipyard in Mokpo, South Korea by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen.
It is on record that Verheijen remains the vessel sponsor, Lady and Godmother.