we are the owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers. we provide international seaborne transportation and regional distribution services of liquefied petroleum gas (lpg), petrochemical gases and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users and commodity traders. these gases are transported in liquefied form, under cooling temperatures and/or pressure, which can reduce volume by up to 900 times depending on the cargo, making their transportation more efficient and economical. we believe that the size and versatility of our fleet, which enables us to carry the broadest set of liquefied gases subject to seaborne transportation across a diverse range of conditions and geographies, together with our track record of operational excellence, positions us as the partner of choice for many companies requiring handysize liquefied gas transportation and distribution solutions. the versatility of our modern fleet, including ethylene, semi-refrigerated an