A trio of big LNG shipping names Malaysia's MISC, NYK Line of Japan and compatriot trader Mitsubishi have formed a partnership to co-own two LNG carrier newbuildings for the Shell-led LNG Canada project.

The three companies have teamed up on two 174,000-cbm LNG carriers which are on order at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for delivery dates in 2021.