TMS CARDIFF GAS announces four long-term time charter contracts with SHELL and places newbuilding orders for additional X Carrier Series of LNG ships.

Athens, Greece, December 19th, 2018 -- TMS Cardiff Gas has signed additional contracts with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) & Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) of Korea for the construction of 174,000 cubic meter LNG carriers with XDF propulsion. This order is the latest in the Company’s X Carrier Series of orders taking the tally of X Carriers Series within the fleet to eleven. The Company’s fleet of managed vessels has grown to sixteen. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2020/2021, when they will enter into time charter contracts with Shell

The vessels will be built to the highest industry specifications, as per TMS Cardiff Gas standards.

This order marks the Company’s further expansion into the LNG sector with additional secured term employment upon delivery. The Company maintains its appetite for further growth in the sector, which is reflected by the additional capacity made available with optional vessels for delivery in 2021

Christos Economou, Founder of TMS Cardiff Gas, commented: “We are delighted to have agreed the charter of four new X Carrier Series of LNG ships to Shell. Shell is a very important customer in our expanding LNG Shipping business. We look forward to providing them with first class LNG shipping services.”

About TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd
TMS Cardiff Gas, established in 2011, is an operator and manager, with a fleet of 16 modern LNG carriers.

Visit the Company’s website at www.tms-cardiffgas.com

TMS CARDIFF GAS announces time charter with TOTAL for seven years and places Newbuilding orders of X Carrier Series of LNG ships.

Athens, Greece, January 4th, 2018 -- TMS Cardiff Gas has signed a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries of Korea (HHI) for the construction of one 174,000 cubic meter LNG carrier with XDF propulsion, with an option for a second vessel. This order is the first in the Company’s X Carrier Series of orders, which expands the Company’s fleet of managed vessels to ten. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2020, when she will enter into a seven year time charter contract with TOTAL Gas & Power Chartering, Limited
The vessel will be built to the highest industry specifications, as per TMS Cardiff Gas standards.

This order marks the Company’s further expansion into the LNG sector with secured term employment upon delivery. The Company maintains its appetite for further growth in the sector, which is reflected by the additional capacity made available with optional vessels for delivery in 2020 and 2021.

Christos Economou, Founder of TMS Cardiff Gas, commented: “We are delighted to secure a new long-term time charter with TOTAL, one of the leading global energy companies. TOTAL is an important customer for TMS Cardiff Gas and we look forward to providing them with first class LNG shipping services as they continue to expand their LNG activities.”

About TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd.
TMS Cardiff Gas, established in 2011, is an operator and manager, with a fleet of 10 modern Gas Carriers (six LNG carriers and four VLGCs).

Visit the Company’s website at www.tms-cardiffgas.com