Energy major Total has honed down the list of shipowners it is considering partnering on a large LNG bunker vessel (LNGBV) to supply CMA CGM’s upcoming LNG-fuelled boxship newbuildings.

TradeWinds understands that the number for what is expected to be an LNGBV of about 18,000 cbm has been whittled down to four or five owners. Names have yet to emerge.