South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured an order for two LNG carriers from an undisclosed North American shipowner, according to a regulatory filing.

The contract value stands at KR₩412.3 billion (US$367 million).

The vessels are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2020. They will be equipped with Mark-Ⅲ Flex type containment system with re-liquefaction to lower BOR.