Norwegian LNG carrier owner Hoegh LNG has posted better profit and revenue figures for the first quarter.

The FSRU specialist said net earnings to 31 March were $13.2m, from $11.44m in 2017.

Revenue grew to $72.3m, against $68.6m a year ago.

CEO Sveinung Stohle said: "We continue to compete for the most attractive FSRU projects for our two uncommitted newbuildings with the objective of having established long-term employment at the time of their delivery."