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Adnoc Logistics & Services (L&S) received the first newbuild LNG carrier delivery from China’s Jianhnan Shipyard as part of an order of six newbuilds, according to a statement (pdf). The tanker has been delivered two months ahead of schedule, while the remaining five on order are forecasted for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
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Details: The new vessel, dubbed Al Shelila, is slated to go on immediate hire with an undisclosed “top-tier, global energy trader,” says the statement. The move is set to bolster the company’s handling capacity, as the new ship has a maximum capacity of 175k metric tons, expanding on its current LNG carriers which hold a capacity of 137k metric tons. The ship is designed to cap greenhouse emissions by up to 50% in comparison to older-generation models by using energy-efficient technology, including two new-generation LNG dual-fuel main engines.
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Airbus A350 lands in Emirates’ fleet: UAE flag carrier Emirates received its first Airbus A350, the first of 65 A350 aircraft slated for delivery to the airline over the next few years, according to a statement. The aircraft — the first new type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008 — will enter commercial service in January, making its debut flight to Edinburgh followed by eight other destinations across the Middle East, West Asia, and Europe.
