LeBrethah appears to load Qatari LNG Friday: ship-tracking data
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The LNG tanker LeBrethah departed Qatar for Bangladesh on March 6, with arrival expected March 14, amid regional disruptions. It highlights Qatar's continued LNG exports and Bangladesh's growing reliance on imports.
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LeBrethah appears to load Qatari LNG Friday: ship-tracking data
The LNG tanker LeBrethah (IMO 9976927) departed Ras Laffan, Qatar, on March 6 at 11:16 UTC, en route to Chittagong, Bangladesh, with an estimated time of arrival on March 14. The vessel, built in 2025 and flying the Liberian flag, has a length of 295 meters, a beam of 47 meters, and a deadweight capacity of 94,326 metric tons. It is currently sailing at 12.8 knots through the Persian Gulf, with a current draught of 11.3 meters.
The departure from Ras Laffan occurs amid recent disruptions to Qatari LNG operations due to drone attacks on industrial facilities in the region. Despite these incidents, Qatar has maintained LNG loadings, according to ship-tracking data. The LeBrethah's voyage underscores the country's continued efforts to fulfill export commitments, as it is one of three LNG carriers recently berthed at Ras Laffan.
As a modern LNG carrier, the LeBrethah reflects ongoing investments in global energy infrastructure. Its journey to Chittagong highlights regional trade dynamics, with Bangladesh increasingly reliant on LNG imports to meet energy demand. Market participants are monitoring vessel movements and geopolitical developments in the Persian Gulf for potential impacts on LNG supply chains.
Source: VesselFinder, MarineTraffic
Source: Argus Media
