Exmar has returned to profit in the first half of 2018 helped by a capital gain from the sale of an FSRU during the period under review.

The Antwerp-based company made $3.5m against the loss of $34.4m seen in the corresponding period 12 months ago. Revenue was up 6.7% to $47.6m.

The operating result for the company’s LPG fleet, which spans pressurised vessels on up to VLGCs, was $1.9m