Höegh LNG is a pioneer in LNG transportation with over 30 years experience dating back to the delivery of Norman Lady in 1973. Currently, five LNG carriers are operated by Höegh LNG, with two Shuttle and Regasification Vessels on order at Samsung Heavy Industries in Korea. With a strong emphasis on technological development and operational excellence, Höegh LNG is one of the LNG shipping companies with the most versatile operational experience and substantial know-how, in addition to an impeccable safety record.
Höegh LNG's core product is LNG transportation services, with the in-house ship management based in Oslo. The two LNG carriers Arctic Lady and Arctic Princess, both dedicated to the Snøhvit project, are the latest contribution to our fleet, and they are on charter for Statoil and Total. The arctic environment calls for distinctive vessel characteristic, and they have both gone through extensive winterization to secure safety and operational sustainability.
Höegh LNG is actively pursuing new and enhanced ways of natural gas transportation services. The Deep Water Port project, founded on the SRV technology, will offer our customers a complete service, comprising transportation, regasification, terminal services and market access. Our team is working on sites in the Atlantic basin, currently Höegh LNG is developing the Neptune DWP together with Suez LNG North America, 10 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. Further, Höegh LNG has through its wholly owned company Port Dolphin Energy LLC proposed a deepwater port LNG receiving terminal, Port Dolphin, to import natural gas to Florida's west coast.
Höegh LNG is an active player in the development of vessel features aimed at the exacting requirements of the Arctic environment. In addition, Höegh LNG has played an important role in a joint industry project with the aim to develop the Amplitude LNG Loading System for offshore LNG transfer. Höegh LNG has also developed the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit, a semi-permanent floating offshore LNG receiving terminal. Höegh LNG is actively pursuing to develop technology for transportation of Compressed Natural Gas in the joint venture company CeTech.