GasLog celebrates Hanwha’s LNG carrier naming ceremony

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GasLog backed by Greek shipowner Peter G. Livanos shared a photo in the social media of the naming ceremony of its newly delivered ship Marvel Phoenix. On October 2, Marvel Phoenix was officially delivered to her owners, now under the management of GasLog.

On September 30, at Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in sunny Geoje, a ceremony took place where the vessel’s esteemed sponsor, Ms. Zhou Ling, head of the shipping department at CMBFL, officially named the vessel and broke the champagne bottle on the ship’s hull for good fortune.

GasLog celebrates Hanwha’s LNG carrier naming ceremony

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With a cargo tank capacity of 174,000 m3, the ship is powered by two HP-2S MEGI engines and equipped with two shaft generators and a full reliquefaction system.

“It was a wonderful day, celebrated with distinguished guests, our valued customers, members of the management team, colleagues from the head office and site team, the master and crew of Marvel Phoenix as well as shipyard and class representatives,” the shipowner said in a short post.

GasLog celebrates Hanwha’s LNG carrier naming ceremony

Photo credit: GasLog

This delivery marks the newest addition to the GasLog fleet, following the successful delivery of her sister vessel, the GasLog Italy.

To remind, GasLog Italy was officially named on July 10 at Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. This LNG carrier, with a cargo capacity of 174,000m3, is powered by two HP-2S MEGI engines and equipped with two shaft generators, an air lubrication system and a full reliquefaction system.

During this ceremony, Mrs. Ilaria Azzimonti, head of LNG portfolio at Eni S.p.A, served as the vessel’s godmother, christening the GasLog Italy and breaking a champagne bottle for good luck.