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New Exmar CEO: Carl-Antoine Saverys

New generation takes the reins at Exmar

One shipping dynasty that’s been much in the news this year, notably in the long-drawn battle for control of Euronav, has been Belgium’s Saverys family. Dynasties, of course, involve successions and the

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LNG: Frederiksen and Exmar call off the wedding

Today, Flex LNG Ltd. noted that completion of the transaction had been subject to, among other things, satisfactory due diligence and agreement on definitive transaction documents.

“The parties have failed to agree on the definitive transaction documents and the previously announced transaction will not be completed,” said Flex LNG, adding that it and Geveran Trading, will continue with the construction of the two 174 cu.m Panamax LNG carriers it has under construction at shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries for 2018.

Flex LNG said that it will also “examine other strategic alternatives to add value to the company and its shareholders, including considerations of opportunities across the LNG value chain. The current condition of the LNG market could give interesting consolidation and growth opportunities for the company.”

Exmar said: “The parties have failed to agree on the terms. The previously announced transaction will not be completed.”Exmar will continue focusing on LNG infrastructure and pursue its strategy of barge based FLNG and FSRU projects.”

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EXMAR orders second FLNG from Wison Offshore

DECEMBER 22, 2014—Under a recently announced deal, China’s Wison Offshore & Marine will build a second Floating LNG Liquefaction Unit (FLNG) for EXMAR NV at its Nantong shipyard. The contract calls for