The company said the notes are also convertible into shares of BW LPG.

They mature in September 2019 and will carry a fixed rate of interest between 1.5% and 2%.

The owner has the option to increase the issue to a maximum of $250m during pricing.

Proceeds are earmarked for general corporate use.

The final terms should be announced later on Wednesday. There are no plans to list the issue.

ABG