Greek shipowner Thenamaris added another LNG-carrier newbuilding to its orderbook tally at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
Industry sources say the owner is now sitting on three LNG slots at Samsung, where it made its first break into the sector earlier this year.
The owner is understood to have declared an option some time ago and there are hints that further vessels may be added.
Dinos Martinos-controlled Thenamaris originally concluded two 160,000-cbm ships at the yard. The first is due for delivery in 2013, with the second now to follow in 2014.