Naming and Launching Ceremony for VLGC

September 23rd, 2016

The naming and launching ceremony for “PYXIS ALFA”, a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), was held on September 22nd, 2016 at Kobe Shipyard, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. with an audience of 3,800 people.

Gyxis signed a long term charter agreement of “PYXIS ALFA” with Kumiai Navigation (Pte) Ltd. expecting the vessel to support Gyxis in enhancing its product supply & trade capability.

The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in May, 2017 after the completion of hull fitting.

Pyxis Alfa Overview

Ship Size 82,200 m3 type LPG carrier
Gross tonnage about 47,300 ton
Principal dimensions Length overall about 230 m
Breadth moulded 37.2 m
Depth moulded 21m
Builder Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Kobe Shipyard
Delivery May, 2017

【CONTACT】
GYXIS CORPORATION, LPG Trade & Supply Dept. TEL: +81-3-5484-5308