About Rex Tillerson
Rex Tillerson served as U.S. Secretary of State from February 2017 to March 2018. During his tenure, he described the administration's approach to North Korea as a "peaceful pressure campaign," which he said was the same as what President Donald Trump called the "maximum pressure campaign." Tillerson stated that the re-designation of North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism in November 2017 was a step to hold the country accountable for actions including assassinations and the use of banned chemical weapons. He said the sanctions were having an effect, citing fuel shortages and reduced revenues, and expressed hope that the pressure would lead Kim Jong Un to reverse the nuclear weapons program.
Tillerson was fired by President Trump on March 13, 2018, and announced he would delegate his responsibilities to Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan to ensure a smooth transition. In his farewell address to State Department staff, he said the department had "exceeded the expectations of almost everyone" with the North Korea pressure campaign and noted accomplishments including ceasefires in Syria and the adoption of a South Asia strategy. He also said Russia must "assess carefully" its actions, warning that continuing on its current trajectory could lead to "greater isolation." In his final remarks, Tillerson told staff that Washington "can be a very mean-spirited town" but that "you don't have to choose to participate in that."
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I'm deeply honored to have this magnificent ship carry my name. During my almost 42-year career with ExxonMobil Corporation, one of the highlights was working with Qatar to develop the LNG trade in Qatar under the wise leadership of His Highness the Father Amir and the continuing wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Qatar has become the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas to the world. All of this was made possible because of the strong leadership of His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, which has continued under the leadership of His Excellency Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi. Superfied natural gas is critical and vital to energy consumers the world over. It provides a quality of life and a standard of living that many could not otherwise enjoy. It provides a clean burning, reliable energy source. I'm very happy to see this tanker launched today with my name on it and hope that it will have many years of safe service delivering energy the world over, and that its mariners who sail this ship will also have safe journeys. Thank you.
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QatarEnergy recently named its new LNG carrier after Rex Tillerson, former CEO of ExxonMobil and US Secretary of State. This tribute recognizes Tillerson's significant contributions to the energy sector, particularly during his leadership at ExxonMobil where he strengthened strategic relationships between the company and Qatar. Under his guidance, ExxonMobil and Qatar developed one of the longest-standing partnerships in the global LNG industry, leading to major investments and advancements in Qatar's natural gas exports. Additionally, Tillerson played a crucial role in mediating tensions between Qatar and its neighbors during the Gulf blockade while serving as US Secretary of State, further cementing his legacy in Qatar's international relationships. The LNG carrier, part of QatarEnergy's massive fleet expansion, symbolizes the long-lasting partnership between ExxonMobil and Qatar in the energy sector. This vessel is the first of 104 LNG carriers being constructed as part of QatarEnergy's extensive fleet expansion. It was named as a tribute to Tillerson's significant contributions to the global energy industry, especially his leadership in strengthening partnerships between ExxonMobil and Qatar, which played a pivotal role in developing Qatar's LNG infrastructure. The ship was built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in China and is a conventional size LNG carrier with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters of LNG. This carrier, like others in QatarEnergy's fleet, is equipped with advanced technologies for fuel efficiency and environmental compliance. In general, the main feature of LNG carriers is their cryogenic storage tanks, which keep the natural gas at extremely low temperatures around -162°C or -260°F to maintain it in a liquid state. This reduces the volume of the gas by approximately 600 times, making it much more economical to transport. LNG carriers are vital in supporting the global energy trade, especially as demand for natural gas increases due to its relatively lower carbon emissions compared to coal and oil. They enable countries without pipelines to access natural gas, making energy markets more flexible and helping to reduce dependence on a single supplier. These carriers are often part of long-term contracts between energy producers and consumers, but they also serve spot markets where LNG is traded based on current demand. The final phase of testing a ship before it is officially delivered to its owner is called a sea trial. During sea trials, a ship undergoes a series of tests to ensure that all systems, engines, and components are functioning as expected under real operating conditions at sea. For an LNG carrier, apart from the vessel systems, the LNG storage systems will need to be tested. This is done via loading of LNG at a designated terminal for the purpose of validating the LNG storage and management systems. Rex Tillerson is seen leaving the LNG terminal in China heading towards its home destination at Qatar. The new breed of LNG carriers are usually designed with an operating life of 20 years, which could be extended depending on future needs. LNG Rex Tillerson is potentially designated to service the LNG trade between Qatar and the Far East, possibly delivering cargoes from Qatar to China, Korea, or Japan. We wish the crew all the best, fair winds and following seas.
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