Reliance Industries Ltd has ordered construction of six huge ships to transport liquefied Ethane from North America to India, an official statement said here Thursday.
The company has signed a deal with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd, one of the world's largest shipping companies.
MOL will supervise the construction of six Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) ordered by Reliance, and also operate and manage the vessels after they are built and delivered.