Exmar of Belgium is considering booking a second pair of VLGCs at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) in the Philippines, according to European shipbrokers.

The duo would come via options linked to the shipowner's order in December for two ships against five-year charters to Norway's Statoil.

Exmar head of shipping Pierre Dincq confirmed that the company has options for more VLGCs but insists no decision has been made on whether to go ahead with them.