DryShips gets into gas carriers
JANUARY 5, 2017 — Athens headquartered DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) says it has agreed to enter into a “zero cost” option agreement with companies controlled by Chairman and CEO George Economou, to purchase
gas carriers
CIT Maritime helps Epic Gas grow fleet
APRIL 4, 2014 — CIT Maritime Finance has provided a $46.4 million senior secured credit facility to Epic Gas Ltd. Headquartered in Singapore, Epic Gas owns and operates a fleet of seaborne
Eletson on Blackstone-backed LPG newbuild binge
OCTOBER 23, 2013 — Piraeus headquartered Eletson Holdings Inc. has partnered with private equity giant Blackstone to create a $700 million LPG shipping company, Eletson Gas. Eletson will contribute its existing fleet
Epic Pantheon names Lars Vang Christensen CEO
MAY 24, 2013 — Singapore-headquartered Epic Pantheon International Gas Shipping Ltd. announced today that shipping industry veteran Lars Vang Christensen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. “Lars Christensen is a proven leader
Seacor enters the LPG arena
MAY 3, 2013 — Seacor Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) is getting into the LPG sector. It reports that it has executed an agreement with shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., through a
Maersk Tankers sells Handygas fleet to Navigator Gas
NOVEMBER 20, 2012 — Maersk Tankers is exiting the Handygas segment. It has sold its 11 handy size gas tankers to Navigator Gas. According to a joint statement, the divestment allows Maersk
WL Ross ups stake in Navigator to more than 50 percent
OCTOBER 17, 2012 — Investment management company WL Ross & Co. today reported completion of the purchase of 4.4 million common shares of Navigator Holdings Ltd. that had been owned by Lehman