Purus expands very large ethane carrier (VLEC) fleet to three vessels with the order of an additional 98,000 cbm VLEC from Hyundai Heavy Industries

Purus has expanded its fleet of 98,000 cbm very large ethane carriers (VLEC) to three vessels, with the order of an additional vessel from Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The vessel will also feature dual-fuel ethane engines and optimized cargo handling systems, enabling lower CO2 and SOx emissions. Additional energy-saving devices will further contribute to emission reductions. The vessel will deliver in 2027 directly into a long-term time charter.