Businesswire·2026-02-09 06:02Group 1 - BW LPG Limited has secured three-year time charter-out contracts for two Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), BW Tucana and BW Yushi, which commenced in January 2026 [1] - The fixed-rate time charter-out coverage has increased to approximately 35% of the fleet capacity, with an average rate of about USD 43,500 per day for 2026 [1] - The CEO of BW LPG expressed satisfaction with the new contracts, aligning with the strategy to increase coverage to approximately 40% of fleet capacity through period charters and/or FFAs [1] Group 2 - BW LPG operates a fleet of over 50 VLGCs, including 22 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology, and has over five decades of LPG shipping experience [1] - The company has an in-house LPG trading division and commercial expertise to explore investments in value chain assets, enhancing its service reliability for LPG sourcing and delivery [1] - BW LPG is associated with BW Group, which controls a fleet of over 450 vessels and has investments in various sectors, including renewables [1]