Al Seer Marine-BGN JV welcomes Merak into gas/ammonia carrier fleet

ABGC DMCC, a joint venture of Al Seer Marine and BGN, has taken delivery of Merak, a dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) equipped with ammonia-carrying capability.

Built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in South Korea and delivered on August 14, the 86,423 cubic meter (cbm) Merak is the third VLGC delivered to the joint venture.

The latest addition is said to underscore the strong collaboration between the two partners in advancing maritime solutions and expanding dual-fuel fleet capacity.

Following the delivery, Merak has embarked on its maiden voyage, managed by Fleet Management Singapore, to the US Gulf to load its initial shipment of propane and butane.

The joint venture now anticipates the arrival of the two carriers currently under construction from its order placed in 2023: a VLGC from South Korea’s Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, expected in November 2025, and an LPG/ammonia carrier from Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries, scheduled for delivery in October 2025.

Guy Neivens, CEO of Al Seer Marine, said:“From the outset, we recognised the significant role of alternative fuel shipping in the transition of the global