The Peninsula reported that 4 of the world's largest LNG carriers were named at a ceremony held at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company's shipyard on Geoje Island in South Korea.

Nakilat said that the first ship, Al Khattiya was named by Ms Sara Bailouni, daughter of Mr Samir Bailouni Fleet Management Director of Qatar Gas Transport Company.

The second vessel, Al Karaana was named by Mr Noora Al Kharji LNG Sales Administrator of Qatargas. The third ship, Al Nuaman, was named by Mr Johara Al Marwani spouse of Mr Mohammed Al Naimi, Director and GM of South Hook LNG Terminal Company Limited, while the fourth vessel, Al Bahiya, was named by Mr Fatma Al Haddad spouse of Mr Ali Al Kharraz Shift Supervisor of Qatargas.

Mr Muhammad Ghannam MD of Nakilat said that "NakilatNakilat has achieved many important milestones since our ship building program started just a few short years ago and today is no exception with 4 of the world's largest LNG carriers being named. During the next year, all of our 25 wholly owned new LNG ships, 14 Q-Max and 11 Q-Flex, will be fully operational. These 25 vessels, along with our 29 jointly owned ships are part of our 54 vessel fleet built by the Korean shipyards."

(Sourced from the Peninsula)