MISC Berhad(formerly known as Malaysia International Shipping Corporation)(a subsidiary of Petronas) is currently the world largest operator of LNG carrier with current fleet of 29 vessels operating all over the world.
For two decades MISC had built its reputation among its clients as the leading player in LNG business with on time deliveries,good safety and reliabitity records.
In conjuction with Malaysia 52 years of independence here is the unofficial MISC LNG Fleet review for 2009 :
Tenaga Class LNG carrier:
LNGC SS TENAGA SATU
Capacity :130 000cum
Deadweight : 72 083
Length Overall : 280m
LNGC SS TENAGA DUA
Capacity :130 000cum
Deadweight : 72 083
Length Overall : 280m
LNGC SS TENAGA TIGA
Capacity :130 000cum
Deadweight : 72 083
Length Overall : 280m
LNGC SS TENAGA EMPAT
Capacity :130 000cum
Deadweight : 71 588
Length Overall : 280m
LNGC SS TENAGA LIMA
Capacity :130 000cum
Deadweight : 71 588
Length Overall : 280m
The Tenaga class is 130 000cum LNG carrier built by CNIM, France in 1981 which had spearheaded the MISC involvement LNG business and trading.
Puteri Class LNG carrier :
LNGC SS PUTERI INTAN
LNGC SS PUTERI DELIMA
LNGC SS PUTERI NILAM
LNGC SS PUTERI ZAMRUD
LNGC SS PUTERI FIRUS
The Puteri class or populated by MISC LNG sea staff as 'puteri kosong' were formerly owned by Petronas Tanker Snd Bhd before its ship management was handed over to MISC when Petronas aquire its share in the company.
Puteri Satu Class LNG carrier :
LNGC SS PUTERI INTAN SATU
Capacity : 137 100cum
Deadweight : 76 110
Length Overall : 276m
LNGC SS PUTERI DELIMA SATU
Capacity : 137 100cum
Deadweight : 76 190
Length Overall : 276m
LNGC SS PUTERI NILAM SATU
Capacity : 137 100cum
Deadweight : 76 110
Length Overall : 276m
LNGC SS PUTERI ZAMRUD SATU
Capacity : 137 100cum
Deadweight : 76 110
Length Overall : 276m
LNGC SS PUTERI FIRUS SATU
Capacity : 137 100cum
Deadweight : 76 110
Length Overall : 276m
LNGC SS PUTERI MUTIARA SATU
Capacity : 137 100cum
Deadweight : 66 400
Length Overall : n/a
The 'satu class' as it is known is capable of carrying approx. 137 000cum of gas.Regular trade route would be from Bintulu to Japan,Korea or Taiwan.
Seri A class LNG carrier :
LNGC SS SERI ALAM
Capacity : 145 572cum
Deadweight : 83 482
Length Overall : 283m
LNGC SS SERI AMANAH
Capacity : 145 572cum
Deadweight : 83 400
Length Overall : 283m
LNGC SS SERI ANGGUN
Capacity : 145 500cum
Deadweight : 86 396
Length Overall : 283m
LNGC SS SERI ANGKASA
Capacity : 145 130cum
Deadweight : 83 404
Length Overall : 283m
LNGC SS SERI AYU
Capacity : 145 000cum
Deadweight : 83 404
Length Overall : 283m
Built by Samsung Heavy Industries at Ulsan South Korea, the A class vessels further made MISC held firmly to its current title being the world largest owner/operator of LNG vessel together with newbuildings of the B class vessels.
Seri B class LNG carrier :
LNGC SS SERI BAKTI
Capacity : 152 300cum
Deadweight : 86 040
Length Overall : 289.8m
LNGC SS SERI BEGAWAN
Capacity : 152 300cum
Deadweight : 86 040
Length Overall : 289.8
LNGC SS SERI BIJAKSANA
Capacity : 152 300cum
Deadweight : 89 953
Length Overall : 289m
LNGC SERI BALHAF
Capacity : 157 000cum
Deadweight : 72 700
Length Overall : 294.6m
LNGC SERI BALQIS
Capacity : 157 720cum
Deadweight : 91 201
Length Overall: 295m
The B class vessel were built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd at Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works, Japan and marked as the largest LNG carrier in MISC fleet.Seri Balhaf and Seri Balqis chartered by YemenLNG is equipped with Dual Fuel Diesel Engine(DFDE) for main propulsion systems which differs from traditional steam turbine fitted on other MISC vessels. Seri Balqis marked the completion of LNG fleet expansion programme.
Aman Class LNG carrier :
LNGC AMAN BINTULU
Capacity : 18 000cum
Deadweight : 9220
Length Overall : 130m
LNGC AMAN SENDAI
Capacity : 18 000cum
Deadweight : 9220
Length Overall : 130m
LNGC AMAN HAKATA
Capacity : 18 000cum
Deadweight : 9214
Length Overall : 130m
LNGC AMAN BINTULU
Capacity : 18 000cum
Deadweight : 9220
Length Overall : 130m
The Aman class vessels, built by NKK of Japan were the smallest in MISC fleet.Fitted with GTT Mk III cargo tank, all vessel were engaged in LNG trade with Japan, carrying MLNG cargo under Asia LNG Transport Dua charter.
With completion of LNG fleet expansion, MISC Bhd is currently focusing on chemical tanker and aframax tanker newbuilding programmes which set to full completion in 2012.
MISC Bhd trough maritime transportation as its core business will continue to support Malaysia aspiration towards a leading maritme nation providing logistic services across the globe.
-come to sea and see for yourself-
