MISC Berhad -World Largest Single Owner/Operator Of LNG Carrier

MISC Berhad(formerly known as Malaysia International Shipping Corporation)(a subsidiary of Petronas) is currently the world largest operator of LNG carrier with current fleet of 29 vessels operating all over the world.

For two decades MISC had built its reputation among its clients as the leading player in LNG business with on time deliveries,good safety and reliabitity records.

In conjuction with Malaysia 52 years of independence here is the unofficial MISC LNG Fleet review for 2009 :

Tenaga Class LNG carrier:

LNGC SS TENAGA SATU

Capacity :130 000cum

Deadweight : 72 083

Length Overall : 280m

LNGC SS TENAGA DUA

Capacity :130 000cum

Deadweight : 72 083

Length Overall : 280m

LNGC SS TENAGA TIGA

Capacity :130 000cum

Deadweight : 72 083

Length Overall : 280m

LNGC SS TENAGA EMPAT

Capacity :130 000cum

Deadweight : 71 588

Length Overall : 280m

LNGC SS TENAGA LIMA

Capacity :130 000cum

Deadweight : 71 588

Length Overall : 280m

The Tenaga class is 130 000cum LNG carrier built by CNIM, France in 1981 which had spearheaded the MISC involvement LNG business and trading.

Puteri Class LNG carrier :

LNGC SS PUTERI INTAN

LNGC SS PUTERI DELIMA

LNGC SS PUTERI NILAM

LNGC SS PUTERI ZAMRUD

LNGC SS PUTERI FIRUS

The Puteri class or populated by MISC LNG sea staff as 'puteri kosong' were formerly owned by Petronas Tanker Snd Bhd before its ship management was handed over to MISC when Petronas aquire its share in the company.

Puteri Satu Class LNG carrier :

LNGC SS PUTERI INTAN SATU

 Capacity : 137 100cum

Deadweight : 76 110

Length Overall : 276m

LNGC SS PUTERI DELIMA SATU

Capacity : 137 100cum

Deadweight : 76 190

Length Overall : 276m

LNGC SS PUTERI NILAM SATU

Capacity : 137 100cum

Deadweight : 76 110

Length Overall : 276m

LNGC SS PUTERI ZAMRUD SATU

Capacity : 137 100cum

Deadweight : 76 110

Length Overall : 276m

LNGC SS PUTERI FIRUS SATU

Capacity : 137 100cum

Deadweight : 76 110

Length Overall : 276m

LNGC SS PUTERI MUTIARA SATU

Capacity : 137 100cum

Deadweight : 66 400

Length Overall : n/a

The 'satu class' as it is known is capable of carrying approx. 137 000cum of gas.Regular trade route would be from Bintulu to Japan,Korea or Taiwan.

Seri A class LNG carrier :

 LNGC SS SERI ALAM

Capacity : 145 572cum

Deadweight : 83 482

Length Overall : 283m

LNGC SS SERI AMANAH

Capacity : 145 572cum

Deadweight : 83 400

Length Overall : 283m

LNGC SS SERI ANGGUN

Capacity : 145 500cum

Deadweight : 86 396

Length Overall : 283m

LNGC SS SERI ANGKASA

Capacity : 145 130cum

Deadweight : 83 404

Length Overall : 283m

LNGC SS SERI AYU

Capacity : 145 000cum

Deadweight : 83 404

Length Overall : 283m

Built by Samsung Heavy Industries at Ulsan South Korea, the A class vessels further made MISC held firmly to its current title being the world largest owner/operator of LNG vessel together with newbuildings of the B class vessels.

Seri B class LNG carrier :

LNGC SS SERI BAKTI

Capacity : 152 300cum

Deadweight : 86 040

Length Overall : 289.8m

LNGC SS SERI BEGAWAN

Capacity : 152 300cum

Deadweight : 86 040

Length Overall : 289.8

LNGC SS SERI BIJAKSANA

Capacity : 152 300cum

Deadweight : 89 953

Length Overall : 289m

LNGC SERI BALHAF

Capacity : 157 000cum

Deadweight : 72 700

Length Overall : 294.6m

LNGC SERI BALQIS

Capacity : 157 720cum

Deadweight : 91 201

Length Overall: 295m

The B class vessel were built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd at Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works, Japan and marked as the largest LNG carrier in MISC fleet.Seri Balhaf and Seri Balqis chartered by YemenLNG is equipped with Dual Fuel Diesel Engine(DFDE) for main propulsion systems which differs from traditional steam turbine fitted on other MISC vessels. Seri Balqis marked the completion of LNG fleet expansion programme.

Aman Class LNG carrier :

LNGC AMAN BINTULU

Capacity : 18 000cum

Deadweight : 9220

Length Overall : 130m

LNGC AMAN SENDAI

Capacity : 18 000cum

Deadweight : 9220

Length Overall : 130m

LNGC AMAN HAKATA

Capacity : 18 000cum

Deadweight : 9214

Length Overall : 130m

LNGC AMAN BINTULU

Capacity : 18 000cum

Deadweight : 9220

Length Overall : 130m

The Aman class vessels, built by NKK of Japan were the smallest in MISC fleet.Fitted with GTT Mk III cargo tank, all vessel were engaged in LNG trade with Japan, carrying MLNG cargo under Asia LNG Transport Dua charter.

With completion of LNG fleet expansion, MISC Bhd is currently focusing on chemical tanker and aframax tanker newbuilding programmes which set to full completion in 2012.

 MISC Bhd trough maritime transportation as its core business will continue to support Malaysia aspiration towards a leading maritme nation providing logistic services across the globe.

-come to sea and see for yourself-