The company,owned by Milaha, the former Qatar Navigation, said the 12-year facility wasarranged with mainly Japanese banks.

Theseinclude Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mizuho Bank,  Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, SumitomoMitsui Trust Bank,  Mitsubishi UFJ Trust &Banking Corporation, Shinsei Bank,  and DevelopmentBank of Japan.

Standard Charteredis also involved.

The shipsare owned by joint ventures with MOL, NYK and K Line and chartered long-term toQatar producer RasGas.