The amount by which the cash or proceeds received from disposing of an asset exceed that asset’s carrying (book) value on the company’s balance sheet, after accounting for any direct selling costs; think of it like selling a used car for more than its remaining value in your ledger. It matters to investors because net book gains flow into reported earnings and can affect cash, taxes, and the apparent profitability of a company’s asset sales, so they help explain one-time boosts or declines in results.
time charter agreementtechnical
A time charter agreement is a contract where a shipowner rents a vessel to a charterer for a set period in exchange for regular payments, while the owner keeps responsibility for the crew and upkeep and the charterer decides where the ship goes and pays fuel and port costs. For investors, time charters matter because they turn a ship into a predictable income stream or liability depending on market freight rates, affecting revenue stability, cash flow visibility and asset utilization risk.
dual-fuel propulsiontechnical
Dual-fuel propulsion is an engine or propulsion system designed to run on two different types of fuel (commonly a cleaner gaseous fuel such as LNG or natural gas and a liquid fuel such as diesel or heavy fuel oil). It matters to investors because it offers fuel flexibility that can lower operating costs, reduce regulatory or carbon-exposure risk, and affect resale value — like a car that can switch between petrol and electric power depending on price and rules.
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SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BW LPG Limited (“BW LPG” or the “Company”, OSE ticker code: “BWLPG.OL”, NYSE ticker code: “BWLP”) is pleased to announce that its 52%-owned subsidiary, BW LPG India, has entered into an agreement to sell the 2007-built BW Birch for continued trading.
On a 100% basis, the sale of BW Birch is expected to generate a net book gain of approximately US$37 million and net cash proceeds of around US$64 million.The vessel is currently trading under a time charter agreement and is scheduled for delivery to the buyer by mid-November at the latest.
Kristian Sørensen, CEO of BW LPG, says “This transaction, at a value equivalent to a newbuilding price of approximately US$248 million and in line with the recently announced sale of BW Elm, reflects our continued execution of our fleet renewal programme and our ability to capitalize on strong second-hand market values.”
About BW LPG
BW LPG is the world’s leading owner and operator of LPG vessels, with a fleet of about 50 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), including over 20 vessels powered by LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology. Building on over five decades of LPG shipping experience, the company is strengthened by an in-house LPG trading division and the commercial expertise to explore investments in value chain assets. Together, these capabilities enable BW LPG to provide trusted and reliable services for sourcing and delivering LPG to customers worldwide. Delivering energy for a better world – more information about BW LPG can be found at www.bwlpg.com.
BW LPG is associated with BW Group, a leading global energy and maritime company involved in shipping, deepwater oil & gas production, renewable energy and digital infrastructure. BW controls a fleet of over 400 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities. In the infrastructure space, the group operates in wind, batteries, water, subsea cable networks and data centres. www.bw-group.com
