Fortitude is dedicated to the global seaborne transport of key petrochemical gases ethylene, propylene, butadiene, as well as ethane, LPG and ammonia.

Fortitude by the numbers

Handy-size gas carriers

Handy fleet age profile of 5 years

Two of the world’s most fuel-efficient ethylene capable 24,000 cbm ships to be delivered in 2026

We operate a fleet of eight modern ethylene/ethane-capable and two semi-refrigerated handy-size gas carriers.

Providing flexible and reliable shipping solutions to majors, petrochemical producers, industrial end users and traders across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.

To support growing demand, our fleet is expanding with two newbuilds scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2026, each featuring increased capacity of 24,000 cbm, shaft generators and scrubbers for enhanced efficiency and environmental compliance.

Our commercial and operational expertise ensures safe, efficient and responsive delivery to some of the most demanding chemical and energy hubs worldwide.

Our fleet

Projected as of 30 November 2025

No.
Vessel
Entity
Type
CBM
Built
Yard
Fuel/Equipment
Form C
1
Fortitude
Ethylene
24,000
2026
CIMC-SOE
ECO + Scrubber
-
2
Fortitude
Ethylene
24,000
2026
CIMC-SOE
ECO + Scrubber
-
3
Fortitude
Ethylene
22,000
2023
Jiangnan
ECO
4
Fortitude
Ethylene
22,000
2023
Jiangnan
ECO
5
Fortitude
Ethylene
22,000
2022
Jiangnan
ECO
6
Fortitude
Ethylene
22,000
2022
Jiangnan
ECO
7
Fortitude
Semi-Ref
22,000
2018
Jiangnan
ECO
8
Fortitude
Semi-Ref
22,000
2018
Jiangnan
ECO
9
Fortitude
Ethylene
21,000
2017
Jiangnan
ECO
10
Fortitude
Ethylene
21,000
2017
Jiangnan
ECO
11
Fortitude
Ethylene
21,000
2016
Jiangnan
ECO
12
Fortitude
Ethylene
21,000
2016
Jiangnan
ECO

“At Fortitude, we are proud to operate one of the youngest handy-size fleets in the industry. Our vessels are designed for maximum fuel efficiency and environmental compliance, ensuring we deliver petrochemical gases safely and reliably across the globe while minimising our environmental footprint.”

James Parrett, Head of Shipping – Fortitude