PaxOcean completes repair and delivery of two LNG carriers within one week at its Batam yard

PaxOcean wrapped up two LNG carrier repair projects in a single week at its Batam yard. The back-to-back deliveries involved Golden Queena—a 5.57 million cubic foot (157,700 m³) GTT NO96 membrane-type carrier owned by Sillo Maritime Group—and Hyundai Utopia, a 4.49 million cubic foot (127,088 m³) moss-type carrier belonging to Hyundai LNG Shipping. Two different vessel types, two different owners, both back in service within days of each other.

Two LNG carriers returned to service within days of each other

PaxOcean confirmed both deliveries at its Batam facility in Indonesia. Golden Queena went first, with Hyundai Utopia following just days later. What makes the turnaround stand out isn’t only the speed—it’s that the two vessels use completely different technical configurations. One is membrane-type, the other moss-type. Getting both across the finish line in the same week says something about the yard’s range.

Golden Queena measures 5.57 million cubic feet (157,700 m³) and uses GTT NO96 membrane containment technology. Hyundai Utopia comes in at 4.49 million cubic feet (127,088 m³) with a moss-type spherical tank design. Both are among the most common LNG carrier setups in the global fleet, but handling them simultaneously isn’t routine. It takes separate expertise for each.

On Golden Queena, the work focused on replacing two gas fuel pumps—a critical system on any LNG carrier—along with underwater cleaning and various outfitting works.

A week between first delivery and second is tight by any standard in ship repair.

Scope of repair works on each vessel

The two projects had distinct scopes, shaped by each vessel’s design and what she needed. On Golden Queena, the work focused on replacing two gas fuel pumps—a critical system on any LNG carrier—along with underwater cleaning and various outfitting works. These are the kinds of jobs that keep a ship compliant and running efficiently between major dry-docking cycles.

Hyundai Utopia’s package looked different. The team overhauled the ballast pump and motor fan, completed several piping renewals, and handled various outfitting works. Ballast pump overhauls aren’t glamorous, but they directly affect how safely a vessel loads and unloads cargo.

The difference in scope reflects something real: membrane-type and moss-type carriers have different system architectures. Servicing both requires specialized knowledge and tooling for each configuration—you can’t just move one team across to the other job. Even so, PaxOcean got both projects done within the same week, running near-parallel delivery schedules across different technical teams and work crews. That kind of coordination doesn’t happen by accident.

Milestones for PaxOcean’s LNG repair track record at Batam

These deliveries aren’t just operationally useful—they mark specific milestones in PaxOcean’s LNG repair history at Batam. Golden Queena’s completion is the yard’s second membrane-type LNG carrier repair finished there this year. Membrane-type carriers demand careful handling of their thin, corrugated containment systems. It’s not a forgiving technology.

Hyundai Utopia’s delivery carries its own number: the fourth Hyundai LNG carrier repair successfully completed at Batam. Repeat business from the same owner is a meaningful signal—it tells you Hyundai LNG Shipping has found the yard’s performance reliable enough to keep coming back, and shipowners don’t do that out of habit.

Taken together, the two completions sharpen the picture of what PaxOcean is building at Batam. Multiple LNG carrier types, multiple clients, an accumulating track record across both. That kind of history is exactly what attracts further work in a specialized segment. Back-to-back deliveries like these also demonstrate scheduling discipline—finishing two LNG repair projects in one week, without apparent delay, reinforces the yard’s credibility in a market where every day of downtime costs money.

PaxOcean’s Batam yard and its role in LNG vessel maintenance

PaxOcean’s Batam facility sits in a strategically useful spot for LNG shipping activity across Southeast Asia and beyond. The yard has been building its position as a regional hub for LNG carrier repair and maintenance, and the latest two deliveries add more weight to that story.

One practical advantage is the yard’s ability to handle both major LNG containment system types. Membrane carriers and moss-type carriers present different challenges in dry dock, and a yard that can competently service both draws from a broader pool of potential clients.

The repeat engagement from Hyundai LNG Shipping is worth calling out specifically. Four completed repairs for the same client at the same yard point to an established working relationship—not a transactional one. In ship repair, that kind of trust is grounded in consistent execution. Competitive pricing gets you in the door; reliable performance keeps you there.

LNG shipping continues to play a significant role in global energy trade, and the vessels carrying liquefied natural gas need regular, technically demanding maintenance. Yards that can handle that work efficiently—and show a real track record doing it—are well-placed as the LNG fleet keeps growing and aging.

Batam’s position as an active, capable LNG repair hub

PaxOcean delivered two LNG carrier repair projects within one week at Batam, covering both membrane-type and moss-type vessels. Golden Queena marked the yard’s second membrane-type LNG repair of the year. Hyundai Utopia was the fourth Hyundai LNG carrier repair completed there. Both milestones reinforce Batam’s position as an active, capable LNG repair hub in the region.

Kelly Lippke

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