In a statementthe Belgian operator said the unit will be constructed by Wison Offshore &Marine at its shipyard in Nantong, China.

Exmar indicateddelivery is anticipated in the fourth-quarter of 2015 but failed to shed lighton the price tag tied to the contract.

The company did,however, tell investors that negotiations for a long-term time charter areongoing and says it expects an award to be issued later this year.

Exmar