Shipbuilding giant launches $289m counterclaim against gas importer for faulty LNG tank system

While axe hangs over future of two six-year-old, unused and now idled LNG carriers

The 174,100-cbm LNG Spica (built 2018) has never loaded a commercial shipment. — The 174,100-cbm LNG Spica (built 2018) has never loaded a commercial shipment.Photo: V.Tonic/MarineTraffic

Lucy Hine

TradeWinds correspondentLondon

Published 13 May 2024, 12:26Updated 13 May 2024, 14:47

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