Turkish maritime operator PascoGas Ship Management has celebrated a historic naming ceremony at HD Hyundai for its first 88,000 cbm dual-fuel VLGC, the PASCO YUMIKO, and its second 45,000 cbm medium gas carrier, the PASCO BERFIN. Built to utilize cleaner alternative fuels, these state-of-the-art newbuildings mark a crucial advancement in the company’s fleet decarbonization strategy. The milestone underscores PascoGas’ expanding global footprint as a leading transporter of LPG and fully refrigerated ammonia committed to sustainable maritime innovation.
Istanbul, Turkey | July 31, 2026 – Turkish maritime operator PascoGas Ship Management has achieved a landmark dual milestone in its fleet expansion, celebrating the historic naming ceremony of two advanced, eco-friendly gas carriers built by South Korea’s HD Hyundai.
The christening events spotlight the VLA/GC PASCO YUMIKO, the company’s first-ever 88,000 cbm, dual-fuel fully refrigerated gas carrier, alongside the MGC PASCO BERFIN, a 45,000 cbm dual-fuel medium gas carrier (MGC).
Pioneering Advanced Marine Technologies
The introduction of these state-of-the-art dual-fuel newbuildings underscores PascoGas’ aggressive integration of cutting-edge marine technologies to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
Designed to meet stringent environmental specifications, the vessels represent a vital leap forward in the green transition of gas logistics:
- PASCO YUMIKO (88,000 cbm): A massive Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) setting a new benchmark for capacity and dual-fuel efficiency in the company’s expanding footprint.
- PASCO BERFIN (45,000 cbm): An advanced MGC engineered with flexible dual-fuel architecture, ensuring full compliance with future emissions regulations while optimizing long-haul operational performance.
Anchored in Sustainability and Growth
Headquartered in Istanbul since December 2019, PascoGas has rapidly evolved into one of Turkey’s premier transporters of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fully refrigerated ammonia.
By continuously aligning its operational expansion with strict environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, the company aims to maintain one of the youngest and most efficient alternative-fuel fleets in the global shipping sector.
“The addition of these two state-of-the-art dual-fuel newbuildings underscores PascoGas’ commitment to the study and adoption of advanced marine technologies,” the company shared in a statement, emphasizing that the milestone marks a decisive step toward total decarbonization in maritime transport.
About PascoGas Ship Management
Established in Istanbul in December 2019, PascoGas Ship Management has rapidly developed into a dynamic force and a leading Turkish operator of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fully refrigerated ammonia carriers, currently managing a young, energy-efficient fleet of 14 gas vessels with a total transportation capacity of 678,000 CBM.
Source: PascoGas Ship Management