Media Releases

Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. announces the order of the two first-ever 22,000cbm liquid CO2 (LCO2) carrier newbuildings.

Piraeus, Greece, July 20, 2023.  Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. announces the order of the two first-ever state-of-the-art 22,000-cbm liquid CO2 (LCO2) carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, S.Korea to be delivered in 2025-2026.

The order of two state-of-the-art, largest CO2 carriers ever contracted constitutes not only a historical milestone for the Capital Group (‘Capital), but for the industry as a whole. It also underscores the company’s commitment to playing a leading role in the global decarbonization efforts, as actions always speak louder than words.  The company expects the maritime transportation of CO2 to become a rapidly growing market, in which it aims to hold the premier position.

LNG/C 'Aristarchos' flies the Greek flag.

Piraeus, 20 June 2023. Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. has successfully completed the registration process of the LNG Carrier 'Aristarchos' (‘ΑΡΙΣΤΑΡΧΟΣ’) to the Greek registry. ‘Aristarchos’ is now sailing around the world flying the Greek flag.

Capital Gas Ship Management Takes Delivery of LNG Carrier ‘Asterix I’

Piraeus, Greece, February 17, 2023. Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. took successful delivery today of the newbuilding LNG Carrier ‘Asterix I’, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, S.Korea.

With cargo capacity of 174,000 cbm, the vessel is highly efficient, propelled with XDF engines and equipped with the latest available technologies, including an air lubrication system and increased filling limits (excess 99%). 

HELMEPA International Coastal Cleanup Campaign 2022

Piraeus, Greece, January 13, 2023. The shore personnel of Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. together with their families and friends participated in Helmepa International Coastal Cleanup Campaign 2022. The outdoor activity took place recently at Freatida Beach, Piraeus, and resulted in the collection of a significant amount of garbage, mainly consisting of plastic pieces, cigarette ends, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and paper pieces.

Capital Gas and Wärtsilä to partner in greenhouse gas reduction with Fleet Decarbonisation Programme

Piraeus, Greece October 5, 2022. Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. and the technology group Wärtsilä have agreed to partner in the development of a new Fleet Decarbonisation Programme aimed at achieving defined decarbonisation targets. Under the programme, Wärtsilä will assist Capital Gas with advanced planning, and with support in assessing and assuring the performance of investments designed to meet the company’s greenhouse gas reduction ambitions.

LR and LISCR award Design Approval for world’s first 30,000cbm liquified CO2 carrier

New storage tank design and materials to increase efficiency

Piraeus, Greece, September 15, 2022. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) have awarded Design Approval to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for the development of the world’s first 30,000cbm liquefied carbon dioxide carrier. The new carrier will incorporate a new type of steel in its tanks, supporting greater efficiencies in the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain.

Leading ship manager Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. (Capital Gas) has joined this venture with HMD and LR, advising on operational and commercial matters relating to the project for LCO2 carrier design development.

Capital Gas Ship Management Takes Delivery of LNG Carrier ‘Asklipios’

Piraeus, Greece, September 29, 2021. Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. took successful delivery today of the newbuilding LNG Carrier ‘Asklipios’, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, S.Korea.

With cargo capacity of 174,000 m3, the vessel is highly efficient, propelled with XDF engines and equipped with the latest available technologies, including an air lubrication system and increased filling limits (excess 99%). It is the sixth of nine vessels to be delivered between 2020-2023. The vessel has been chartered to Cheniere for a period up to 6 years. 

Capital Gas Ship Management Takes Delivery of LNG Carrier ‘Adamastos’

Piraeus, Greece, August 23, 2021. Capital Gas Ship Management Corp. took successful delivery today of the newbuilding LNG Carrier ‘Adamastos’, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, S.Korea. With cargo capacity of 174,000 m3, the vessel is highly efficient, propelled with XDF engines and equipped with the latest available technologies, including an air lubrication system and increased filling limits (excess 99%). It is the fifth of nine vessels to be delivered between 2020-2023. The vessel has been chartered to Engie for a period up to 7 years.