Navigator Gas agrees to sell eight gas carriers, Unigas JV stake for about $183 million
NVGS•Closing and fleet impact
Closing is expected in Q4 2026.
After the transaction, the fleet is expected to fall to 46 vessels, including 16 ethylene- and ethane-capable vessels.
Fleet optimization strategy
The deal supports fleet optimization, with the company's strategy shifting toward handysize and midsize ethylene-capable vessels.
Navigator Gas to sell eight gas carriers and Unigas pool stake
Navigator Holdings signed definitive agreements on July 13, 2026 to sell eight liquefied gas carriers and its stake in the Unigas pool.
The aggregate purchase price is about $183 million. The buyers are Unigas partners Bernhard Schulte Investment Holding and Sloman Neptun.
