Japan’s big three eye LNG fueled car carriers on key route
AUGUST 28, 2017 — A working group that will include Japan’s Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is to conduct a feasibility study on
LNG as a marine fuel
Getting ready for bigger ships, Matson orders new cargo cranes
AUGUST 23, 2017 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) reports that a subsidiary of Matson Navigation Company, Inc. has signed contracts with Paceco Corporation for the purchase of three new 65 long-ton capacity
TOTE plans new Hawaii service with Philly newbuilds
AUGUST 17, 2017 — Saltchuk company TOTE has emerged as the hitherto unnamed “blue chip U.S. shipping operating company” with a letter of intent (LOI) to build up to four advanced new
USCG guidance aims to make LNG bunkering safer
AUGUST 17, 2017 — A field notice from the U.S. Coast Guard Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise notes that the Coast Guard has serious concerns regarding conducting Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
Shell marks double LNG bunkering milestone
AUGUST 11, 2017 — Shell Western LNG B.V. is marking a double milestone for its LNG marine fuels business. The 6,500 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel Cardissa, ordered in 2014 from South Korean shipbuilder
LNG fueled research ship to have Wartsila engines
AUGUST 1, 2017 — Atair, the new LNG fueled research vessel being built for the German government by shipbuilder Fassmer, will have Wärtsilä engines. Wärtsilä will also supply the vessel with exhaust cleaning systems
Disney to build third LNG fueled cruise ship at Meyer Werft
JULY 18, 2017 — Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, used last weekend’s D23 Disney fan event in Anaheim, CA, to announce plans add a seventh ship to Disney
More ports join LNG bunkering focus group
JULY 11, 2017 — The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) reports that three more ports have joined a focus group aimed at strengthening the network of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Gondan delivers second dual fuel tug of trio
JULY 10, 2017 — The second LNG fueled dual fuel escort tugs to be built in Europe, PAX, has successfully completed sea trials and has been delivered to Norway’s Østensjø Rederi A/S
Bulkers to have cranes with autonomous discharge feature
JUNE 28, 2017 – The two LNG-fueled handysize bulkers ordered by Finland’s ESL Shipping (see earlier story) will be fitted with MacGregor bulk handling cranes with an autonomous discharging feature. MacGregor, part