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BW LPG takes delivery of BW Orion

BW LPG Limited has today taken delivery of BW Orion, the sixth Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) in its newbuilding programme of eight VLGCs from Hyundai Heavy Industries, the company said in its press release. Including the BW Orion, the Company has a fleet of 40 vessels, comprising 27 owned VLGCs, eight chartered-in VLGCs and five owned LGCs. In addition, BW LPG has six VLGC newbuildings under construction. ABOUT BW LPGBW LPG is the world's leading and largest very large gas carrier (VLGC) owner and operator based on number of VLGCs and by LPG carrying capacity. BW LPG currently owns and operates 40 gas carriers with a total carrying capacity of over 3.1 million cbm. In addition, BW LPG has 6 newbuildings under construction in Korea. With more than 35 years of operating experience in LPG shipping and experienced seafarers and staff, BW LPG offers a flexible and reliable service to customers. BW LPG is associated with BW Group, one of the world's leading shipping groups. BW Group is involved in oil and gas transportation, floating gas infrastructure, environmental technologies and deep-water production.