BG SAPPHIRE

BG SAPPHIRE (IMO: 9803699) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Cyprus flag. It has an overall length of 502 feets and a beam of 79 feets.

BG SAPPHIRE

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Operating Region

• Primary Trade Routes: Global LNG trade routes including:
  • Pacific Basin
  • Atlantic Basin
  • Middle East Gulf to Asia/Europe
• Key Load Ports: Qatar (RasGas/QatarEnergy terminals), Australia, Trinidad
• Key Discharge Ports: East Asia (Japan, South Korea, China), Europe
• Operating Pattern: Spot and long-term charter voyages under Shell portfolio

Vessel Description

The BG SAPPHIRE is a large LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) carrier operating under the Shell global LNG fleet, following Shell's acquisition of BG Group in 2016. Built at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea and delivered in 2017, the vessel represents a modern generation of LNG tonnage designed for efficient and safe transportation of liquefied natural gas across global trade lanes.

The vessel is registered under the Cypriot flag and is technically managed by STASCO (Shell International Trading and Shipping Company), Shell's in-house maritime management arm. It is equipped with membrane-type LNG containment systems typical of vessels of this class and generation, allowing for the safe carriage of LNG at cryogenic temperatures of approximately -163°C.

As part of the Shell LNG fleet, the BG SAPPHIRE operates across a diverse range of global routes, supporting Shell's portfolio of long-term supply agreements and spot cargo operations. The vessel complies with all relevant SOLAS, MARPOL, and IGC Code requirements governing the safe transport of liquefied gases at sea.

Data Notice: Some specifications, particularly propulsion details and ownership structures, are based on best available public sources including AIS records, maritime registries, and industry databases. Users should verify critical operational data against official Lloyd's Register, DNV, or flag state records for commercial or legal purposes.