{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/misc-names-thailib-first-qatarenergy-charter-lng-carrier",
  "slug": "misc-names-thailib-first-qatarenergy-charter-lng-carrier",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-06",
  "sourceName": "Offshore Engineer (OE Digital)",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.oedigital.com/news/543491-misc-names-first-of-three-lng-carriers-for-qatarenergy",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "Qatar",
    "QatarEnergy",
    "MISC",
    "LNG carriers",
    "Nakilat",
    "Shipping"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "MISC names first of three 174,000-cubic-metre LNG carriers under QatarEnergy charter",
    "summary": "The new carrier Th’ailib is the first of three ships MISC secured under long-term charter with QatarEnergy. It will enter a firm 15-year charter in 2026 and has dual-fuel and energy-efficiency systems.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "First vessel in charter series",
        "paragraphs": [
          "OE Digital reported on October 6 that MISC named Th’ailib, the first of 3 new LNG carriers secured under long-term charter agreements with QatarEnergy. The 174,000-cubic-metre vessel was named at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.",
          "Th’ailib is scheduled to enter a firm 15-year charter with QatarEnergy in 2026; 2 additional vessels are scheduled for delivery."
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Fleet programme and efficiency features",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The 3 vessels are part of the second phase of QatarEnergy’s LNG fleet programme. MISC’s involvement totals 15 vessels across both phases, following a first phase involving 12 carriers.",
          "The new ship has dual-fuel engines, a reliquefaction system and air lubrication, technologies intended to improve fuel use and reduce emissions intensity."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}