Hanoi-based FGAS Petrol continues to expand its LPG carrier fleet, with acquisition deals recently concluded with Epic Gas of Singapore and Seamanship of Thailand.

FGAS has bought the 5,029-cbm Epic St John (built 1998) from Epic, while it has acquired the 3,500-cbm Sea Sawasdee (built 1995) from Seamanship.

While no pricing details have been disclosed, broking sources estimate that the Epic St John would be worth around $4.25m