Shell Gas & Power is pleased to announce that the new build liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Gemmata joins the fleet today. Gemmata completes the series of four LNG carriers recently constructed for Shell and will enhance its ability to respond flexibly to anticipated growth in international LNG trade. Gemmata is of the Moss Rosenberg design, identifiable by distinctive spherical cargo tanks, and has a capacity of 135,000 cubic metres. The vessel was constructed at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan. Gemmata’s delivery marks Shell’s 40th year of LNG carrier management, a global operation with offices in London, Yokohama & Perth. Fleet manager Phil Lewthwaite commented: “It’s always a pleasure to take delivery of a new vessel, so we're very much looking forward to operating Gemmata. Her delivery completes a four year project by our colleagues in Shell Shipping Technology who have managed the design and construction supervision of these new vessels. Gemmata will increase our managed LNG Fleet to 22 vessels with a balanced mix of Moss and Membrane containment types.” Shell is a global leader in LNG, adding seven new production trains in the last four years. The next 20 years will see continued expansion of the LNG industry, with the number of export plants expected to double within a decade and significant new markets opening up. Ann Pickard, director Global LNG Business said, “Shell is widening both its supply portfolio around the world and its regasification capability at terminals providing access to new and growing markets in the US, Europe, India and Mexico. Flexible transportation is fundamental to taking advantage of this growth. With Shell’s global marketing reach, Gemmata will sail the seven seas.” Linda Cook, president and chief executive officer of Shell Canada Limited, formally named the vessel at the shipyard on 9 January. Gemmata is named after a shell found in marine protected waters in the Gulf of Oman and Masirah in recognition of Shell’s commitment to contribute to sustainable development.
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