Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has acquired a 25% minority stake in V.Ships France, strengthening their partnership in the LNG shipping sector. The Tokyo-based shipping giant purchased the stake through its subsidiary, MOL Euro Energie. V.Group will retain the remaining 75% ownership. As part of the agreement, V.Ships France will assume full technical management of two newbuild LNG carriers scheduled for delivery to energy group INEOS in 2027.
Acquisition
LNG
MOL Acquires Stake in V.Ships France, Expands LNG Partnership
INEOS FPS LTD
SHIPOWNER
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL)
SHIPMANAGER
VSF Group
SERVICE_SUPPLIER
V SHIPS FRANCE SAS
SHIPMANAGER
Newbuild
Lng Carrier
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Ella Trusteddocks
Topics
Newbuild
Lng Carrier
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