The talks come as the New York-listed spin-off of John Fredriksen’sGolar LNG aims to head off paying up when the loan’s maturity comes due inDecember.

The credit line is backed by the 145,700-cbm Golar Maria(built 2006), which Golar Partners bought from its parent last year for $215m.

The company’s discussions with “a number of banks” are aimedat achieving the best capital structure for the loan.