Nasdaq-listed Navigator is paying Jiangnan Shipyard $78.4meach for trio of 35,000-cbm ethylene/ethane semi-refrigerated vessels, itannounced today.

The order lifts its tally of ships under construction at theyard to four as it looks to cash in on the anticipated rise in US exports.

In total the company now has 13 newbuildings on order withfour set for delivery this year, four in 2015 and five the following year.

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