Crystal Smith’s name sets sail across the Pacific – Resource Works
October 23, 2025
An LNG carrier named for the woman who helped transform British Columbia’s energy industry is a fitting tribute.
When Crystal Smith stood on Haisla territory and watched the LNG carrier Diamond Gas Crystal ease seaward behind HaiSea tugs, she called it “an incredible honour,” a moment of “beautiful weather, powerful symbolism, and an unforgettable day.”
The vessel’s name, long promised by Mitsubishi and now emblazoned on a working ship, is a fitting tribute to a leader who has reshaped British Columbia’s energy story and set a national benchmark for reconciliation through shared prosperity.
The Diamond Gas Crystal was delivered in 2021 to carry cargoes for LNG Canada under an 18-year charter with Mitsubishi’s Diamond Gas International. Built by Hyundai Samho for an NYK-led joint venture, the 297-metre tanker features an X-DF dual-fuel engine, reliquefaction, and a 174,000-cubic-metre membrane tank.
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