Four LNG carrier newbuilding berths have been secured by John Fredriksen’s interests for his gas shipping vehicle — Flex LNG — as the sector’s order tally climbs in the first quarter.

TradeWinds understands that Fredriksen is behind two vessels confirmed by Hyundai Heavy Industries early this week.

But in addition, the Norwegian shipping magnate is also the name that signed up to a pair of vessels at DSME last week.