Samsung Heavy Industries has scooped its compatriots to work alongside Russia's Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex on the next generation of LNG carriers to trade through Arctic waters.

TradeWinds understands the vessels will be built to a new design, using a version of GTT’s Mark III cargo containment system.

Novatek said earlier this month it required between 15 and 17 LNG carrier newbuildings for its upcoming 19.8