Dallas-based Energy Transfer said Tuesday it had loaded the first Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) - the world's largest at that - under its previously announced joint venture with Satellite ...

to design the tanks for two newbuild very large ethane carriers (VLEC) on behalf of an unnamed Asian shipowner. As part of this order, GTT will design the tanks for the VLECs with a cargo capacity ...

"B-tank is regarded as the most important part of a VLEC, and successful completion of the main structure will pave the way for further construction and timely delivery of the first vessel," said ...