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Dorian LPG Takes Delivery of Dual-Fuel VLGC Newbuild

By MGN Editorial•March 20, 2026 at 08:44 PM

Dorian LPG has taken delivery of a new 93,000 cbm dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries in South Korea.

Dorian LPG Ltd., a leading owner and operator of very large gas carriers (VLGCs), has announced the delivery of its latest 93,000 cubic meter (cbm) dual-fuel newbuilding named 'Areion' from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. at the Okpo Shipyard in South Korea. The new VLGC is capable of running on both LPG and ammonia, reflecting the industry's shift towards alternative, lower-emission marine fuels. Dorian LPG's CEO, John Hadjipateras, said the delivery 'represents another important milestone in our fleet renewal program and our commitment to environmental sustainability.' The addition of the 'Areion' brings Dorian LPG's total fleet to 24 modern VLGCs. The company has been actively renewing and expanding its fleet in recent years to capitalize on growing global demand for seaborne LPG transportation. According to [Hellenic Shipping News](https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dorian-lpg-ltd-takes-delivery-of-dual-fuel-93000-cubic-meter-newbuilding/), this latest delivery is part of Dorian LPG's strategy to modernize its fleet with eco-friendly, fuel-efficient vessels.

Source: Hellenic Shipping News

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