Patented VECS technology designed to switch cargo grade in 24 hours — opening a more flexible operating model for ammonia, LPG, NGLs and CO₂.
Altair is developing multi-grade gas carriers designed around a simple commercial proposition: reduce the time and operational friction associated with changing between cargo grades.
A low-pressure system concept intended to make cargo-grade change faster, simpler and more repeatable.
The sequence is built around controlled displacement and reload steps, with automated preparation of the tank environment for the incoming cargo.
The commercial teaser identifies four core cargo families for the multi-grade concept.
The programme shown in the teaser moves from technology validation through commercial development and fleet build-out, with a preliminary final investment decision targeted for Q4 2027.
Three target corridors highlighted in the commercial teaser demonstrate how multi-grade capability can support differentiated cargo flows.
Established with strong economics and significant technical flexibility.
A large production region with growing demand across Atlantic markets.
A major ammonia export cluster with access to European demand.
A focused route from technology approval to investment decision and first vessels in operation.
Complete design integration, testing and approval activities.
Build the commercial vessel series and commission the cargo systems.
Target first vessels entering service from 2029 onwards.
A team with experience across gas shipping, engineering, operations and commercial chartering.
Experience across technical and commercial gas shipping. Led STASCO’s first LPG as fuel project. Maritime technology scale-up specialist.
35+ years in chartering, FFA trading, and ship operations. Former Shipping Head at Koch, Goldman Sachs, and ABN Amro.
Inventor of VECS. Former Equinor, Teekay, and Lloyd’s Register. Leads design, manufacturing, commissioning, and class approval.
Former Babcock LGE Sales Director. Led LNG and multi-cargo gas systems, with experience from yard bids through system integration.
