ALSTOM receives world's largest LNG carrier order from Gaz de France

30 September 2003

ALSTOM, via its subsidiary Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire (France) has just received the confirmation of an order from Gaz de France for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier of 153 500 m3. Its delivery is scheduled for the end of 2005. This order also includes an option for a sister ship to be delivered at the end of 2006.

This LNG carrier, which will have the largest capacity in the world, incorporates innovative technologies already developed for the LNG carrier Gaz de France energY, currently built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique; in particular diesel-gas electric propulsion system and a new insulation technology, CS1 type (foam insulation system).

This order demonstrates ALSTOM Marine's expertise in this market, for which it has already built 15 LNG carriers. It also underlines ALSTOM Marine's strategic focus on high added-value vessels, including cruise ships, ferries, naval vessels and scientific research vessels.

ALSTOM Marine’s orderbook now consists of two LNG carriers (plus one option) for Gaz de France, one ferry for SeaFrance, one scientific vessel for Ifremer, two Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD) for the French Navy built in cooperation with DCN, one 71m+ luxury motor yacht, and two cruiseships, MSC Opera for MSC and Queen Mary 2 for Cunard (Carnival group).

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