Turkey’s PascoGas has been linked to an order for two LPG carrier newbuildings that was announced by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) on 1 July.

Shipbuilding sources following the LPG market said the Turkish company has signed up for one firm vessel plus an option for a second ship.

The firm 40,000-cbm LPG carrier is the third newbuilding that PascoGas has booked at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).