According to the analysis, the total number of orders for LNG carriers (including ship-type change contracts and LNG-FSRUs) that have been exposed so far this year totaled 12 + 7 alternatives and continued to maintain a high level last year.

In this year's order, most of the contracts that came into effect this year after signing an alternative contract last year accounted for more than ships ordered by Greek owners without signing a charter contract.

In addition to the two alternative contracts signed by BWGas and Hyundai Heavy Industries, the LNG ship alternative contracts at the end of last year have almost come into effect. Even so, according to market experts, LNG ship orders may continue to increase this year, this year will have About 20-30 orders.

In February of this year, Golar LNG ordered two +2 LNG vessels at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries and Hyundai Heavy Industries, Dynagas ordered two at Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Sovcomflot ordered two LNG vessels at STX Shipbuilding Marine including these orders, including OmanShipping The company's ship type change project has 12 orders for this year and 7 alternative LNG ships. This year's LNG ship orders may also be close to the level of 51 ships last year.