Navigator Gas Announces Signing of $121.8 Million Financing for Two Newbuild Ammonia Carriers in Navigator Amon Joint Venture
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Navigator Gas (NYSE: NVGS) announced that on July 31, 2026, subsidiaries of Navigator Amon Shipping AS, its joint venture with Amon Maritime, signed a senior secured post-delivery term loan facility with ING Bank N.V., Société Générale and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation for up to $121.8 million.
The Facility Agreement will finance, at delivery, up to 70% of the cost of two 51,350 cbm ammonia-fuelled liquefied ammonia carriers, which can also carry LPG and are under construction in China, with deliveries expected in May 2028 and September 2028. The six-year post-delivery facility is secured by mortgages over the vessels and bears interest at SOFR + 1.35%, payable quarterly. Remaining pre-delivery and delivery instalments will be funded from Borrowers’ cash resources provided by the shareholders of Navigator Amon Shipping AS. Obligations are guaranteed by Navigator Gas and Navigator Amon Shipping AS and are subject to conditions, covenants and events of default.
Positive
- $121.8 million senior secured facility funds up to 70% of two newbuild vessels
- Six-year post-delivery tenor at interest margin of SOFR + 1.35%
- Newbuild vessels of 51,350 cbm each designed for ammonia fuel and LPG cargoes
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- Up to 30%+ of vessel costs must be funded by shareholder-provided cash resources
- Facility is secured by vessel mortgages and guarantees, adding secured debt obligations
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News Market Reaction – NVGS
In the Aug 3 session, NVGS declined 2.46%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | Vessel sale agreement | Positive | +2.9% | Definitive agreements covered eight vessels and a Unigas joint-venture stake sale. |
| Apr 15 | Vessel sale proposal | Positive | +0.3% | Non-binding agreement proposed selling eight vessels and the Unigas joint-venture stake. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Both prior partnership-tagged announcements were followed by positive 24-hour price reactions.
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LONDON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navigator Holdings Ltd. (“Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, is pleased to announce that on July 31, 2026, subsidiaries of Navigator Amon Shipping AS, our joint venture with Amon Maritime, (the “Borrowers”), entered into a senior secured post-delivery term loan (the “Facility Agreement”) with ING Bank N.V., London Branch, Société Générale and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (together, the “Lenders”), to finance the delivery of two 51,350 cubic metre capacity ammonia fuelled liquefied ammonia carriers which will also be capable of carrying liquefied petroleum gas (the “Newbuild Vessels”), and which are currently under construction in China.
Pursuant to the Facility Agreement, the Lenders have agreed to make available to the Borrowers up to
The Facility Agreement has a post-delivery tenor of six years, is secured by, among other things, mortgages over the Newbuild Vessels, and amounts outstanding will bear interest at SOFR plus
Gary Chapman, Chief Financial Officer, commented:
"This financing is a further important step in converting our ammonia growth strategy into a fully financed, commercially contracted investment. Securing six-year post-delivery debt at an attractive margin, from a high-quality banking group, supports disciplined capital allocation and preserves balance sheet flexibility while we advance the construction of these next-generation vessels. Together with our partners at Amon Maritime, we are investing behind long-term customer demand for the safe and efficient transportation of ammonia, with vessels designed to participate in both today’s LPG and ammonia trades and the emerging market for ammonia as a marine fuel. We believe this combination of contracted employment, competitive financing and future-facing vessel capability positions Navigator and Navigator Amon to create durable value for our customers and shareholders."
About Navigator Gas
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as “Navigator Gas” or the “Company”) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers and a global leader in the seaborne transportation services of petrochemical gases, such as ethylene and ethane, liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) and ammonia and owns a
About Amon Maritime
Amon Maritime is leading the green shift in shipping, by pioneering the use of ammonia as fuel across ship newbuildings, ship management, technology development and bunkering infrastructure. It is a maritime project development company, working with leading technology, commercial, and financial partners, to build, own and operate ammonia–powered ships – and thus realize its vision of creating the World’s first carbon free shipping company. The company is privately owned by its founders, leading employees and Mosvolds Rederi, the maritime investment arm of the Glastad Group.
Navigator Gas’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NVGS”.
For media enquiries or further information, please contact:
Navigator Gas Investor Relations
Email: investorrelations@navigatorgas.com
Randy Giveans
Chief Investor Relations & EVP of Business Development
Email: randy.giveans@navigatorgas.com
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Tel: +1-713-373-6197
Alexander Walster
Media Contact
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Investor Relations / Media Advisors
Nicolas Bornozis / Paul Lampoutis
Capital Link – New York
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Email: navigatorgas@capitallink.com
Forward looking statements
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