Nakilat and Shell in phase 2 of transition

The technical management of Al Mayeda will be undertaken by Nakilat’s in-house ship management arm, Nakilat Shipping Qatar Limited (NSQL). Upon completion of the second phase vessel transition from Shell, NSQL’s managed fleet will comprise 25 vessels (21 LNG and 4 LNG carriers).

“Despite the current challenges the world is facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nakilat has followed through with its growth strategy and commenced the second phase of its fleet management transition,” said Nakilat chief executive, Abdullah Fadhalah Al Sulaiti. “This will see us expanding our ship management capabilities and become a strong, fully-fledged shipping and maritime company,” he added.

In 2017, Nakilat successfully transitioned ten vessels to in-house management. This second phase will help lay a solid foundation for an integrated maritime industry in the State of Qatar in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 for economic growth.

Wholly-owned by Nakilat and chartered by Qatargas, Al Mayeda is a Q-Max LNG carrier with a cargo carrying capacity of 266,000 cubic meters. The vessel has completed 88 voyages, covering almost 1,105,425 nautical miles, since it was delivered in February 2009.