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Our drive for creativity and technological innovation to supply energy to the world in an ever faster, safer, more efficient and sustainable way.

This is what has taken EXMAR to where it is now: a respected, specialised maritime shipping company offering tailor-made and innovative energy solutions to the oil and gas industry.

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2024
7th generation LPG/NH3 Midsize Carriers
Antwerpen design46,000m³ Hyundai, KoreaFirst NH3 fuelled MGC
2024
2024
FLNG solution for Republic of Congo
Fast track FLNG solution contracted for LNG exports out of the Republic of Congo
2024
April 2024
Wariboko delivered to ADNOC
EXMAR's 300pax accomodation barge WARIBOKO (ex-Otto 5) has een sold and delivered to it's new owner offshore Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo.
April 2024
January 2024
Carl-Antoine Saverys new CEO
On January 1st, 2024 Carl-Antoine Saverys steps in as CEO of EXMAR Group, a generational shift is marked within the Saverys family. Saverys' appointment signifies a new chapter in EXMAR's leadership, highlighting his capability and vision to steer the company forward. He succeeded Francis Mottrie as CEO of Exmar in January 2024; Joining him at the executive top level are [...]
January 2024
2023
First Full Cargo of Blue Ammonia
First Full Cargo of Blue Ammonia, delivered from Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia to Varna West Port, Bulgaria
2023
2023
NH3 Milestone
100 Million tons NH3 transported over 4 decades
2023
October 2023
FLNG Tango and FSU Excalibur Sailaway
EXMAR, ENI AND DRY DOCKS WORLD DUBAI CELEBRATE THE SAIL AWAY OF TANGO FLNG AND EXCALIBUR FSU VESSELS TO CONGO In the presence of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, Bruno Jean Richard Itoua, senior representatives from EXMAR, Eni and Dry Docks World Dubai gathered today to celebrate the sail away of the Tango Floating Liquefied Natural [...]
October 2023
March 2023
Option lifted on two additional 46,000 m3 Midsize LPG/ammonia carriers
The newly ordered vessels will be equipped with dual fuel propulsion engines (ammonia and conventional marine fuel). The MGC's are due for delivery first half of 2026 and will be worlds first ships equipped with two-stroke ammonia fueled engines. This innovation establishes EXMAR's commitment to offer its customers the ability to ship their goods near carbon neutral when used with [...]
March 2023
March 2023
Additional order for two ammonia fuelled 46,000 m³ LPG/Ammonia Gas Carriers
EXMAR and Seapeak through their JV (EXMAR LPG BV) are moving forward with the use of ammonia as fuel for two Midsize Gas Carriers (MGCs). The vessels will be constructed at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. These vessels will be the first oceangoing ships to be powered by dual-fuel ammonia engines, enabling near-zero emissions when operating on ammonia. The [...]
March 2023
March 2023
FSRU S188 Performance
EEMSHAVEN LNG, EXMAR's FSRU is performing as per expectations under the five-year charter with GASUNIE affiliate EemsEnergy Terminal BV with a 100% commercial uptime in the first quarter of 2023. Since March 2023 the unit is fully operating with shore power and shore heat for its regasification operations.
March 2023
2022
First NH3 STS operation
First NH3 STS operation, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
2022
November 2022
EXMAR acquires 100% of BEXCO
EXMAR, the primary shareholder of BEXCO, has recently acquired full ownership of the company by purchasing all remaining shares. BEXCO is a renowned European manufacturer of precision-engineered synthetic mooring, towing, and lifting ropes for offshore, marine, and industrial applications. The company caters to the world's largest energy companies, ship and tug owners by designing and producing custom-made fiber ropes at [...]
November 2022
2022
Dutch FSRU solution
Fast track FSRU solution contracted for gas import to the Netherlands
2022
September 2022
Order for two 46,000 m³ Midsize Gas Carriers newbuilds
EXMAR LPG announces a new order of two Midsize Carriers with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. These vessels with a cargo capacity of 46,000 m³ will be equipped with cutting-edge dual fuel engines, capable of running on both LPG and conventional marine fuels. This investment aligns with EXMAR's fleet renewal program and underscores the company's commitment to leading the way in the [...]
September 2022
September 2022
FSRU EEMSHAVEN LNG
EemsEnergy Terminal is officially inaugurated in the presence of Dutch Minister of Climate and Energy Rob Jetten, Prime Minister Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic, the Executive Board of Gasunie EXMAR's Chairman Nicolas Saverys and CEO Francis Mottrie. The first LNG tanker also arrived this day. Record time Despite geopolitical instability, the EemsEnergyTerminal was completed in an impressively short timeframe. [...]
September 2022
August 2022
Floating liquefaction unit to Eni
default EXMAR is pleased to announce that it has signed an Agreement with Eni for the sale of the TANGO FLNG. TANGO FLNG floating liquefaction plant, delivered in 2017, has a storage capacity of 16,100 m³ of LNG (liquefied natural gas) and a liquefaction capacity of up to 0.6 million tons per year. The value of the transaction for the [...]
August 2022
March 2022
FSRU S188 5-year charter with GASUNIE
EXMAR announces that it has reached an agreement for a 5-year charter for the employment of its 600 MMSCFD regasification barge FSRU S188 (Floating Storage and Re-Gasification Unit) with GASUNIE LNG Holdings BV (GASUNIE). GASUNIE will use the FSRU S188 as floating LNG import terminal at Eemshaven in Groningen, the Netherlands, in view of the geopolitical developments currently going on [...]
March 2022
2021
Delivery of world's first VLGC with LPG as fuel
Delivery of the world’s first ordered 88,000 m3 VLGCs with LPG as fuel, Jiangnan, China
2021
October 2021
Joint Development of CO2-Carrier
EXMAR and LATTICE Technology announced today that they have signed an agreement to jointly work on the development of a new type of CO₂-carrier. The joint venture allows the two companies to combine their individual expertise; EXMAR as a leading player in the design, ownership and operation of innovative and efficient gas carriers and LATTICE Technology in creating innovative tank [...]
October 2021
June 2021
Delivery VLGC Flanders Innovation
EXMAR is proud to announce the delivery of the 88,000 m³ LPG/C FLANDERS INNOVATION from Jiangnan Shipyard, China. Being the world's first-ordered, most efficient and largest dual fuel VLPG carrier in the world, her successful delivery underlines EXMAR’s ability to innovate and improve industry standards. Being a future-driven company, EXMAR took on a serious challenge with this innovative project of [...]
June 2021
February 2021
Offshore Renewables
EXMAR Offshore Company has been awarded a grant from the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium to study the Feasibility of a Jones Act Compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Conversion. The awards reflect critical topics identified by the industry to advance offshore wind development and the development of a US supply chain to support the industry. The US offshore [...]
February 2021
January 2021
Hydrogen Coalition
In order to meet the challenge of the transition to a carbon-neutral society by 2050, we need to look beyond our own production of renewable energy generated domestically or offshore. The import of renewable energy plays an essential role in this respect. The study published by the hydrogen import coalition – a collaboration between DEME, ENGIE, EXMAR, Fluxys, Port of [...]
January 2021
October 2020
Tango FLNG
EXMAR’s FLNG, a floating liquefaction unit with a production capacity of approximately 0.5 million tons per annum of Liquefied Natural Gas was employed in Argentina for YPF. EXMAR and YPF reached a settlement agreement. over the dispute under the TANGO FLNG Agreements. A settlement amount of USD 150 million will be paid by YPF to EXMAR in consideration of the [...]
October 2020
April 2020
Baron Philippe Bodson
On the 4th of April Chairman of the Board, Baron Philippe Bodson, sadly passed away after his fight against COVID-19. Subsequently the EXMAR Board announces that Francis Mottrie is appointed as CEO. And Nicolas Saverys, previously CEO of EXMAR, takes up the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
April 2020
2019
Tango FLNG deployed
Tango FLNG deployed to export LNG from Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
2019
November 2019
TANGO FLNG's first LNG shipment
EXMAR is pleased to announce that the first commercial LNG cargo has left Argentina for export. It was produced on board EXMAR’s Tango FLNG and is now being transported by Excalibur, an EXMAR’s fleet LNG carrier. EXMAR’s Board of Directors and management want to congratulate both EXMAR and YPF teams for reaching this unique milestone. It is the first LNG [...]
November 2019
November 2019
Seven leading players sign cooperation agreement for the transport of hydrogen
The climate target to reduce CO2 emissions in Belgium by 80% by 2050 compared to 2005 levels is a major challenge. Hydrogen has an important role to play in the mix of solutions to achieve results. That is why Deme, Engie, EXMAR, Fluxys, Port of Antwerp, Port of Zeebrugge and WaterstofNet are joining forces. A joint study serves as a [...]
November 2019
September 2019
Exmar Ship Management and Anglo-Eastern to join forces with new JV
EXMAR Ship Management ("EXMAR") and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group ("Anglo-Eastern") have announced the formation of a joint venture ("JV") dedicated to the newbuilding supervision and vessel management of LNG carriers for third-party owners. The joint venture, AEX LNG Management, brings together two of the leading names in ship management and LNG ship management, with more than 70 years of combined industry [...]
September 2019
June 2019
TANGO FLNG fully commissioned and accepted by YPF
EXMAR is pleased to confirm that it has completed the commissioning of the Tango FLNG. The performance acceptance tests has been successful, the first cargo has been offloaded and will be exported out of Argentina. With this first shipment the start-up of the Tango FLNG is accomplished in a record time following the contract signing in November 2018 and delivery [...]
June 2019
April 2019
Contract for 2 LPG Carriers
EXMAR has entered into shipbuilding contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard for 2 LPG-fuelled 86,000 m³ gas carriers to transport LPG in an environment-friendly way. Both vessels are to be delivered ex yard respectively within the second and third quarter 2021 and will serve EXMAR’s long-term commitments towards Equinor ASA of Norway for worldwide LPG transportation as announced on 20th December 2017.
April 2019
December 2018
FLNG leaves yard for Bahia Blanca
EXMAR's barge-based floating liquefaction unit departs from China for its final destination one month after the announcement of the signing of a firm, ten-year agreement to produce and export LNG from the Vaca Muerta source at the Neuquén Basin in Argentina.
December 2018
November 2018
FLNG to be deployed in Argentina for 10 years
Exmar signed a 10-year agreement with YPF to deploy Exmar’s barge-based floating LNG liquefaction unit (FLNG) currently known as Caribbean FLNG to produce and export LNG in Argentina. The barge will be renamed TANGO FLNG will be stationed in Bahia Blanca and produce 500,000 tons of LNG per year.
November 2018
June 2018
The Ballast-Free LNG Carrier
Another step towards sustainable shipping This is a first glance at a new Ballast-Free LNG Carrier Concept. EXMAR is participating in the joint design of an innovative 30.000 m³ LNG/C together with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and our long-term partners Lloyd’s Register and GTT. Though this is not a new concept, the need to actually consider adopting ballast-free ships has [...]
June 2018
December 2017
Sale of EXMAR’s share in four FSRUs
Excelerate Energy and EXMAR NV reached an agreement for the acquisition by Excelerate Energy of the full 50% shares held by EXMAR in four (4) co owned FSRUs,EXCELERATE, EXPLORER, EXPRESS and EXCELSIOR. These four units were under a long-term time charter to Excelerate Energy.
December 2017
December 2017
Order of 2 Very Large Gas Carriers fueled by LPG
EXMAR has entered into an agreement with Statoil ASA from Norway on 2 environment-friendly Newbuilding 80,200m³ gas carriers to transport LPG in a sustainable manner basis a long-term commitment. Construction will be done by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction at Subic Bay (Philippines). Both vessels are to be delivered within 2020 and will be compliant with the most stringent NOx [...]
December 2017
December 2017
Delivery of world's first barge based FSRU
EXMAR takes delivery of World’s First Barge-Based FSRU and secures long-term employment for the unit. The world's first barge-based floating LNG storage and re-gasification unit (FSRU) from the Wison Shipyard in Nantong, PRC. The unit has a re-gasification capacity of up to 600MMSCFD and a storage capacity of 26,000 m³ of LNG. This delivery is a milestone in EXMAR’s history [...]
December 2017
October 2017
LNG Carrier EXCEL sold
EXMAR announces the sale of the LNG carrier EXCEL (138,107 m³ - 2003 built). EXCEL has been delivered to its new owners on 6th of October 2017.
October 2017
August 2017
Sale of Belgibo insurance broker
EXMAR sold its inhouse insurance broker BELGIBO NV to Jardine Lloyd Thomson Group plc (JLT), one of the world’s leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and associated services.
August 2017
July 2017
LPG Midsize Carrier KRUIBEKE joined EXMAR fleet
EXMAR KRUIBEKEEXMAR LPG is happy to announce that on this day, 24th of July 2017, the LPG Midsize gas tanker named KRUIBEKE was delivered and joined the EXMAR fleet.
July 2017
July 2017
Caribbean FLNG
EXMAR has taken delivery of the “Caribbean FLNG”, today 27 July 2017 in Nantong, PRC, from Wison (Nantong) Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. and Wison Offshore & Marine Ltd. The CFLNG consists of a 500,000 tons per year floating liquefaction plant with 16,000 m³ of LNG storage.
July 2017
March 2017
LPG Midsize Carrier KALLO joined EXMAR fleet
EXMAR KALLOWe are proud to announce that today March 28th 2017 the LPG midsize carrier KALLO was delivered to her Owners at Subic Bay, Philippines.
March 2017
November 2016
LPG Carrier KORTRIJK joins EXMAR fleet
EXMAR KORTRIJKOn 8th of November 2016, Midsize LPG Carrier KORTRIJK joined the Exmar LPG fleet. We are proud to announce that the vessel was delivered to Owners at HHIC-Phil Shipyard in Subic Bay, Philippines.
November 2016
October 2016
World’s first FLNG successfully completes Performance Acceptance Test
After completion of Gas Commissioning, the floating liquefaction unit Caribbean FLNG, has been performance-tested from 23 until 26 September 2016 at Wison’s shipyard in Nantong, China. The hourly production data collected during this 72-hour performance test show that the designed production capacity of the Caribbean FLNG has been confidently met. Feed gas for the Gas Commissioning and Performance Acceptance Test [...]
October 2016
June 2016
LPG/C KONTICH joins EXMAR's Midsize LPG fleet
EXMAR KONTICHOn 30th June the midsize LPG carrier KONTICH has been delivered from Hanjin Heavy Industries - Subic Bay Shipyard to EXMAR.
June 2016
February 2016
Delivery of LPG 38,000m3 vessel KNOKKE
EXMAR KNOKKEEXMAR took delivery of Midsize LPG/C vessel named KNOKKE. This vessel is number six in EXMAR's ongoing LPG vessel renewal and expansion program.
February 2016
August 2015
Kaprijke is named at the Hanjin yard in Subic Bay, the fifth newbuild in the series of twelve LPG 38000m3 carriers to be delivered to the EXMAR fleet by 2018
Progress continues on the renewal and expansion of the EXMAR LPG midsize with the naming of the Kaprijke. Following her delivery, EXMAR's midsize fleet will stand at 13 with another 2 under time charter and another 7 under construction.
August 2015
February 2015
EXMAR acquires Otto 5 accommodation barge and renames it Wariboko
EXMAR Offshore exercises purchase option on Otto 5 accommodation barge. Barge is renamed Wariboko and commences 2 year contract for TOTAL in Nigeria. EXMAR is specialised in owning, operating and managing accommodation barges, with Nunce (joint venture ownership) and Kissama (technical and crew management) operating off the coast of West Africa.
February 2015
January 2015
Delivery of Warisoulx
EXMAR WARISOULXLPG Midsize LPG/NH3 - 38,000 m3 newbuild Warisoulx (sistership of Waasmunster) is an ultra-modern midsize LPG vessels delivered from Hanjin's Mipo shipyard in Ulsan in Korea. The vessels are capable of operating with alternative fuels and are equipped with a number of energy-saving innovations.
January 2015
January 2015
Douglas Channel LNG consortium assumes control of project in British Columbia
The Consortium (which comprises of EXMAR, EDF Trading and AltaGas) assumes control of Douglas Channel LNG project in British Columbia, with acquisition of all relevant contracts, assets and approvals. Final Investment Decision (FID) is expected by the end of the year. In the consortium, EXMAR is responsible for the development of thefloating liquefaction facility.
January 2015
2014
Delta House Floating production system successfully deployed
LLOG’s Delta House Floating production system is named in Ingleside, Texas and is successfully deployed in the GOM with EXMAR’s innovative OPTI® Hull Design and FAST® Riser pull-in method
2014
November 2014
Caribbean FLNG is undocked and enters the East China Sea. EXMAR orders a second floating liquefaction unit with an option for an additional two FLNGs.
The seaborne Caribbean FLNG is now planned to be transported to its destination off the coast of Columbia during 2015. EXMAR announces the order from the same shipyard of a second floating liquefaction unit with an option for two more units, underlining its long term commitment to owning and operating seaborne LNG marine infrastructure capable of performing liquefaction, storage and [...]
November 2014
2014
EXMAR’s first barge-based FLNG is undocked
EXMAR’s first barge-based FLNG is undocked, entering the East China Sea for final assembly and commissioning. EXMAR orders a barge-based floating regasification unit for delivery in 2017.
2014
2014
6th generation LPG/NH3 Midsize Carriers
2014 Waasmunster design38,000m3 Hyundai, South Korea 2015 Kaprijke design38,000m3 Hanjin, The Philippines
2014
September 2014
Delivery of LPG/C Waregem
EXMAR WAREGEMWaregem is the third in a series of twelve newbuild midsize 38,000m³ LPG carriers, and has been built at Hanjin's Mipo shipyard in Ulsan, South-Korea. As with her sisterships, the newbuild is equipped with a number of energy-saving innovations, and is capable of being powered by alternative fuels.
September 2014
July 2014
A second success for EXMAR's OPTI series of semi-submersible hulls
LLOG’s Delta House Floating production system is named in Ingleside, Texas and is successfully deployed in the GOM with EXMAR’s innovative OPTI™ Hull Design and FAST™ Riser pull-in method. Production on site commences in May 2015, just three years after project startup.
July 2014
May 2014
EXMAR's LPG Fleet enters a new era with Waasmunster
The LPG Midsize LPG/NH3 - 38,000 m3 newbuild Waasmunster is named at the port of Zeebrugge, marking the delivery of the first of a series of ultra-modern midsize LPG vessels to be delivered from Hanjin's Mipo shipyard in Ulsan in Korea and the Hanjin Subic Bay shipyard in the Philippines. The vessels are capable of operating with alternative fuels and [...]
May 2014
October 2013
EXMAR and Excelerate Energy perform the 500th successful commercial Ship-to-Ship transfer of LNG
Just over six years after the world's first ever commercial ship-to-ship transfer of LNG by EXMAR and Excelerate Energy off the coast of Scotland, the milestone of the 500th Ship-to-Ship transfer was achieved , with a total of 53,311,335 cubic meters of LNG transferred using the STS protocol. The partnership is the sole player in the industry with the effective [...]
October 2013
December 2012
EXMAR and Teekay enter into a joint ownership agreement combining the existing midsize LPG fleet with an firm order for new midsize gas carriers
Further consolidating the relationship already built in co-ownership of LNG tonnage, EXMAR and Teekay LNG Partners signed an agreement effectively creating a jointly-owned midsize LPG fleet of one Very Large Gas carrier and 15 midsize vessels, four which were the firm newbuild commitments under construction at the Hyundai Mipo yard in Korea. The two companies also announced a new order [...]
December 2012
June 2012
LLOG Exploration signs agreement for EXMAR to assist in the design of a second, larger Floating Production System for the Gulf of Mexico
On 25th June, LLOG Exploration announced the agreement for EXMAR to assist in the design of a new production semisubmersible hull for installation in the Gulf of Mexico in 2014. The design was to be based on EXMAR’s proprietary OPTI® series of hulls, with EXMAR providing the OPTI® design package, engineering services, project management and construction supervision for the hull. [...]
June 2012
March 2012
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corporation of Columbia signs an agreement for EXMAR to develop the world's first ever Floating Liquefaction Unit (FLNG)
On 28th March 2012, Pacific Rubiales Energy Corporation of Columbia (PRE) signed an agreement requiring EXMAR to build, operate and maintain a Floating Liquefaction (FLNG) to be located on the Colombian Caribbean coast. In collaboration with its partner Black & Veatch, the Floating Liquefaction unit would be constructed at the Wison Offshore and Marine Ltd yard in Nantong, China. The [...]
March 2012
2011
Delivery and installation of OPTI-EX®
Delivery and installation of the first Opti® design based FPU (Floating Production Unit) “OPTI-EX” to LLOG in the Gulf of Mexico, USA. Since then, 4 units delivered.
2011
July 2011
EXMAR increases its market share in the world's midsize LPG shipping fleet
EXMAR committed its resources to expanding its presence in the LPG midsize market where it already had over three decades of experience. In July 2011 it agreed a swap with BW Gas of two of its Very Large Gas Carriers FLANDERS LIBERTY and FLANDERS LOYALTY with their entire midsize fleet. This transaction resulted in the acquisition of four vessels, renamed [...]
July 2011
August 2010
EXMAR signs contract for the sale of the first OPTI-EX™ Floating Production System to LLOG Exploration
On 31st August 2010, LLOG Exploration of Covington, Louisiana signed a contract for the purchase of EXMAR's first OPTI-EX™ Floating Production System (FPS). The contract specified for EXMAR to perform engineering services to prepare the unit for deployment at the Who Dat! field in Mississippi Canyon 547 field at a depth of 3,200 feet in the Gulf of Mexico in [...]
August 2010
December 2009
The EXMAR fleet of LPG vessels, LNG regas vessels and Offshore units expands further
With the delivery in 2009 - 2010 of four new LNG regasification vessels (151.000 m3), ten fully-pressurised LPG vessels (3,500m3- 5,000m3), the first OPTI-EX™Floating Production System and one accommodation barge, EXMAR increased its capital by €100 million with a stock market rights issue in December 2009. During this period the company commited to long term relationships with its main partners, [...]
December 2009
December 2008
EXMAR's offshore activities reach two milestones with the delivery of the first OPTI EX™ hull and a strategic alliance to develop a floating liquefaction unit (FLNG)
EXMAR Offshore successfully the first ever OPTI-EX™ Hull for its deepwater floating production system at the Samsung Heavy Industries yard in Korea. The project team supervised its transportation and delivery to the coastal offshore facility at Ingleside, Texas where the topside production facilities were being fabricated and where integration of the hull subsequently took place in mid 2009. EXMAR also [...]
December 2008
2008
Co-development of floating liquefaction unit
EXMAR enters into alliance with Black & Veatch Corporation of the United States to co-develop a floating liquefaction unit
2008
September 2008
EXMAR operates and markets its LPG midsize and VLGC fleets independently
EXMAR MARIANNEThe move to terminate the joint VLGC and midsize pools with BW Gas in September 2008 prepared the way for EXMAR to further grow its share of the global mid-size segment. The arrival of the first pressurised vessel MAGDALENA (3,500m3) in the series of 10 vessels ordered also marked the company's further expansion into coastal LPG and petrochemical gas trading [...]
September 2008
May 2008
EXMAR and Excelerate Energy deliver the first LNG to the Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge™ in the USA and establish the first ever LNG import terminal in South America
2008 marked the delivery of EXPLORER, the first of a series of five 150,900m3 LNG regasification vessels. The vessel was time chartered to Excelerate Energy for 25 years. EXCELSIOR commenced regasification operations in June at the Bahia Blanca Gasport® in Argentina, with a subsequent first ship-to-ship transfer at the location by LNGRV EXCELERATE. Meanwhile Excelerate Energy's Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge™ [...]
May 2008
April 2007
EXMAR further expands its LPG fleet, ordering pressurised newbuilds of 3500 - 5000 m3 with Wah Kwong
EXMAR JOANEXMAR further expanded its presence in the world's LPG fleet by agreeing with Hong Kong-based Wah Kwong to participate as an equal partner in six pressurised gas tankers of 3500- 5000m3 that were built and delivered by Yamanishi Corporation of Japan . With the delivery of the 3500m3 MAGDALENA in 2008 and further deliveries of sister vessels such as JOAN, [...]
April 2007
February 2007
EXMAR and Excelerate Energy perform the first full LNG Ship-to-Ship cargo transfer at sea at Scapa Flow off the Orkney Islands in the United Kingdom
EXMAR worked with its partners to conceive and design a flexible hawser system to permit the flexible ship-to-ship transfer of LNG. A conventional LNG carrier moors alongside the LNG Regasification vessel and transfers its cargo to the LNGRV via flexible cryogenic hoses. The STS (Ship-to-Ship) transfer occurs in the open ocean, in a protected body of water at a location [...]
February 2007
2006
5th generation LPG/NH3 Midsize Carriers
2006 Libramont design38,000m3 DSME, South-Korea
2006
March 2005
LNG RV Excelsior successfully delivers first LNG gas cargo via Excelerate Energy's Gulf Gateway in the Gulf of Mexico
Following the delivery of the world's first floating regasification vessel EXCELSIOR and its first successful discharge in the Gulf of Mexico, EXMAR embarked on an ambitious expansion of its LNG regasification vessel fleet. With the delivery and successful entry into operation of the EXCELSIOR, EXMAR laid out expansion plans for its regasification operations in collaboration with Excelerate Energy. With further long term charter commitments [...]
March 2005
2004
2004
Delivery of world’s first » FSRU “Excelsior” Build up a fleet of 8 FSRUs
2004
December 2003
EXMAR commits to LNG innovation, entering into a strategic alliance with Excelerate Energy of the United States
FSRU ammoniaEXMAR makes an important move in the LNG market, entering into an agreement with the newly-formed company Excelerate Energy of the US to co-develop LNG vessels capable of regasification at sea. The turmoil in the US Energy market at the end of 2001 following the events of September 11th and the collapse of the energy giant Enron, the exit by EXMAR's [...]
December 2003
2003
EXMAR expands its offshore activities, delivering an FPSO and a Floating Accommodation Barge to TOTAL in Africa.
Delivery of FPSO “Farwah” Total Libya EXMAR took a big step forward in its offshore activities when two of its own units became operational - the FPSO FARWAH (50% ownership at the time) and the recently refurbished offshore accommodation barge KISSAMA. FPSO FARWAH was delivered by Izar Fene on April 4th with the unit being accepted in May by the charterer Compagnie des [...]
2003
June 2003
EXMAR NV is created, its shares are publicly listed and the company trades alone on the First Market of Euronext Brussel
In June 2003, EXMAR NV was created, its shares were listed on the Euronext Brussels stock exchange and the company began trading as an independent company. Nicolas Saverys was appointed as Chief Executive Officer. This followed the announcement of the partial demerger of CMB NV into CMB nv and EXMAR NV in which all gas and offshore activities were transferred [...]
June 2003
2002
2002
Delivery of 138,000 m3 LNGC “Excalibur”
2002
1990
The 1990’s and new Millenium - EXMAR grows its fleet and diversifies into LNG and Offshore activities
3rd and 4th generation LPG/NH3 Midsize Carriers 1990 Sombeke design33,600m3 Boelwerf, Belgium 1995 Eeklo design37,900m3 Kawasaki, Japan The 1990s and new Millenium- EXMAR grows its fleet and diversifies into LNG and Offshore activities At the beginning of the 1990s, EXMAR became a subsidiary of the publicly-quoted Compagnie Maritime Belge, entered LNG and Offshore markets for the first time and grew [...]
1990
1988
1988
Building and delivery of semi-submersible drilling rig Yatzy built at Boelwerf /Cockerill.EXMAR purchases Zapata Offshore in 1991, selling its offshore drilling rigs. Establishment of EXMAR Offshore Company in Houston, Texas, USA in 1995.
1988
1983
1983
Start of LPG/NH3 activities First NH3 Carrier 24,000 m3 Start of midsize fleet
1983
1980's
The 1980's - the emerge of EXMAR's LPG fleet
EXMAR grows in LPG, NH3 and ethylene segments by ordering four midsize vessels, and entering into joint ventures which include VLGCs and ethylene/chemical gas carriers 1984 Tielrode design25,000m3 Boelwerf, Belgium 1990 Chaconia design28,000m3 Boelwerf, Belgium The 1980s - the emergence of EXMAR's LPG fleet The 1980s saw EXMAR expand its gas carrier activities in LPG, ammonia and ethylene segments as [...]
1980's
Post 1945 era
Post 1945 era - the golden age of shipbuilding at Boelwerf and the delivery of EXMAR's first gas carrier
Shipbuilding activity expands under Georges Van Damme, with world’s largest LNG carrier Methania (1978) and the yard’s first LPG vessel Coral Temse (1981) The postwar years : the golden age of shipbuilding at Boelwerf and the delivery of EXMAR's first gas carrier Under the guidance of Georges Van Damme, the postwar period saw the rapid expansion of the Boelwerf yard, [...]
Post 1945 era
1829
The 1800s and 1900s - the seeds of EXMAR are sewn along the banks of the River Scheldt
Boelwerf shipyard is founded by Bernard Boel on river Scheldt near Antwerp The 1800s and 1900s - the seeds of EXMAR are sewn along the banks of the River Scheldt EXMAR's origins emanate from the banks of the river Scheldt, with the emergence of a humble yard for building wooden river craft in 1829 into a major industrial wharf which [...]
1829

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