About Navigator Gas
Global expertise in liquefied gas shipping
Navigator Gas delivers safe, reliable and efficient liquefied gas shipping across global markets.
Who We Are
Navigator Gas is a global leader in liquefied gas shipping, helping customers move essential cargoes safely, reliably and efficiently. With specialist knowledge, a modern fleet and an integrated approach across the value chain, we support global trade while helping shape a more sustainable future.
Navigator Team
Behind Navigator Gas is a global team of 2,857 officers and crew, supported by 175 onshore team members across five shore locations in London, Houston, Gdynia, Copenhagen and Manila.
Together, they bring the expertise, commitment and coordination needed to keep our operations moving safely, reliably and efficiently around the world.
Navigator Team 2
Behind Navigator Gas is a global team of 2,857 officers and crew, supported by 175 onshore team members across six shore locations in London, Houston, Gdynia, Riga, Copenhagen and Manila.
Together, they bring the expertise, commitment and coordination needed to keep our operations moving safely, reliably and efficiently around the world.
Our History
From a five-vessel fleet in 2000 to 50+ vessels and terminal capability today, Navigator Gas has built a leading global platform through steady growth, strategic investment and long-term vision.
1997
Navigator Holdings formed with the purpose of building and operating a fleet of five semi-refrigerated, ethylene-capable gas carriers.
2000
The Company’s initial vessels came into operation in 2000.
2012
The Company acquired 11 handysize gas vessels from Maersk Tankers for $470 million and gained the position as the world’s largest owner of handysize gas vessels.
2013
Initial Public Offering at $19 per share on the New York Stock Exchange (NVGS).
2016
Navigator Gas moved into the mid sized market, commissioning newbuild ethylene vessels with increased capacity accommodating the needs of the Company’s business partners.
2017
Navigator announced an intention to develop an ethylene marine export terminal.
2019
Commercial operations of the ethylene export terminal commences following the completion of phase 1 of the construction.
2020
30,000cbm tank successfully constructed completing phase 2 of the ethylene export terminal maximizing throughput capacity to 1.0 million tons per annum.
2021
Successfully completed the merger of Ultragas ApS’ fleet and business activities with our own, adding 18 vessels and uniting two leading gas shipping companies.
2022
Entered into a 60/40 joint venture with Greater Bay Gas Co. Ltd. to acquire 5 ethylene vessels over a period of 12 months
2023
Navigator announced the expansion of its ethylene export terminal at Morgan’s Point to at least 1.55 million tonnes per year.
2024
Ordered four 48,500 cbm dual-fuel ethylene carriers designed for ethane fuel operation and made them retrofit-ready for the future use of ammonia fuel.
2025
Ordered two 51,350 cbm ammoniafuelled carriers through Navigator Amon Shipping, contracted on long-term time charters with Yara Clean Ammonia and supported by Enova investment grants. Completed the Flex Train expansion at the Morgan’s Point terminal, increasing ethylene export terminal output capacity to 1.55 million tonnes per year, with full run-rate expected in 2026.
