DNV to class Purus’ first VLEC newbuilds

DNV has been selected to class ship owner Purus’ newbuilding order of two Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC). The vessels have been contracted at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea and scheduled for delivery in 2026-2027. With a cargo carrying capacity of 98,000cbm, the two VLECs will be fitted with GTT’s Mark III