Is the U.S. ready to adopt new technology for tugs and towboats?
A Q&A with Dave Lee, Senior Account Manager – ABB Marine & Ports Marine Log (ML): The world’s first LNG-hybrid tug is being built in Singapore. How long before we start seeing
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IMO: Transition to low-sulfur fuels “extremely smooth”
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports that the reduction in the upper limit of the sulfur content of ships’ fuel oil to 0.5% (from 3.5%) that went into effect January 1, 2020,
GTT to appeal Korea Fair Trade Commission fine
Paris, France, headquartered LNG containment specialist GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) says it will appeal a fine of approximately $11.4 million imposed on it by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC). KFTC’s decision
Odfjell to pilot new flexible fuel cell technology
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg yesterday got a first-hand briefing on new and flexible fuel cell technology said to reduce emissions from shipping by 40% to 100%. Prime Minister Solberg was attending
Total and MOL name world’s largest LNG bunkering vessel in Rotterdam ceremony
The world’s largest LNG bunker vessel has been officially named at a ceremony held today in Rotterdam. The 18,600-cubic-meter GTT Mark III Flex membrane vessel has been named Gas Agility and is
JA Moody Provides Cryogenic Ball Valve to Marine Industry
With numerous locations across the country, JA Moody has been a marine supplier for more than 50 years. In doing so, the company offers a line of valves, including the A.E.V. cryogenic
Plan for Plaquemines Parish container terminal makes progress
A project that aims to develop a multimodal container terminal in Plaquemines Parish, La., has taken another step forward. The proposed 1,000-acre terminal, with 8,200 feet of Mississippi River frontage 50 miles
Wärtsilä introduces compact BOG reliquefaction solution
Wärtsilä has introduced a compact solution for reliquefying boil-off gas (BOG) onboard gas carriers and LNG bunker vessels, and for keeping the cargo cool under all operational conditions. Called the Compact Reliq,
Qatar Petroleum in $19 billion LNG carrier newbuilding deal
Qatar Petroleum has signed slot reservations with the three largest Korean shipbuilders securing construction capacity for more than 100 LNG carriers valued at over $19 billion. The ships are needed to cater
ExxonMobil introduces next-generation multi-fuel marine cylinder oil
Mobilgard 540 X, the latest addition to ExxonMobil’s MobilGard cylinder oil range, is specifically formulated for use with both 0.10% and 0.50% sulfur fuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and will be