Hoegh-Galleon Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On November 16, 2020, the US Coast Guard conducted a life-saving medevac for a captain who experienced a medical emergency aboard the 'Hoegh Galleon' approximately nine miles offshore from Corpus Christi, Texas. The urgency of the situation prompted the watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi to initiate a response after receiving a distress call that the captain had collapsed and lost consciousness. After consulting with the duty flight surgeon, the decision was made to deploy a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew to the scene. They arrived swiftly and successfully hoisted the stricken captain aboard before transporting him to awaiting emergency medical services at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline, where he was reported to be in stable condition. Following this incident, the 'Hoegh Galleon' docked at Corpus Christi on November 17 at 1 a.m. For further details and visuals, please refer to the Coast Guard report: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-medevacs-mariner-offshore-corpus-christi-texas/2020/11/16/

Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (Höegh LNG) proudly announced the arrival of Höegh Galleon, marking its milestone tenth floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU). This state-of-the-art vessel was built at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea and boasts an impressive LNG storage capacity of 170,000 cubic meters along with a regasification capability of 750 million standard cubic feet per day. Featuring advanced technologies, the Höegh Galleon is equipped with a GTT Mark III membrane containment system and employs tri-fuel diesel-electric (TFDE) propulsion. The successful delivery of Höegh Galleon not only concludes Höegh LNG's latest newbuilding program but also reinforces the company’s leadership position within the FSRU sector.

In a significant development for the maritime industry, Norway-based Höegh LNG has finalized an interim time charter agreement with Cheniere Marketing International for its newest liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, the Höegh Galleon. This time charter is set to commence in September, following the anticipated delivery of the vessel from Samsung Heavy Industries. This strategic partnership underscores Höegh LNG's commitment to enhancing its service offerings in the LNG sector.