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Dorian LPG takes delivery of dual-fuel VLGC Captain Markos under 13-year bareboat charter
DORIAN LPG LTD.
- Captain Markos delivered March 31, 2023 from Kawasaki Heavy Industries; third of four dual-fuel VLGCs due in 2023.
- Company paid $25M cash and entered into $56M bareboat financing; debt at SOFR + 2.5898% (including spread and margin).
- Financing has fixed monthly principal payments, balloon of $19.4M, and early buyout options from March 31, 2028.
- Vessel will trade in the Helios LPG Pool operated jointly with Phoenix Tankers Pte. Ltd. (Mitsui OSK Lines).
- This is the first technically managed dual-fuel LPG VLGC for Dorian LPG; improves economics and carbon footprint.