KHI gets DNV GL AiP for non-spherical LNG tank
JUNE 7, 2017 — DNV GL has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd (KHI) an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its newly developed non-spherical (Moss) tank. The new tank is a IMO Independent
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LNG a big part of plans for Russia’s Zvezda shipyard
JUNE 5, 2017 — Russian energy giant Rosneft reports that two significant agreements have now been signed relating to development of the Zvezda shipbuilding complex at Bolshoy Kamen in the Russian Far
LNG-fueled PSV awarded four-year contract
JUNE 2, 2017 — Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has been awarded a long-term contract for the PSV Normand Leader by ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS. The contract has a duration of four years, with
LIVE FROM NOR-SHIPPING 2017: The future of LNG
MAY 31, 2017—Clean burning and plentiful, natural gas has emerged as a viable alternative fuel for ship operators to comply with ever-stricter global emissions standards. By burning natural gas, operators can cut
Stolt-Nielsen orders two dual-fuel 7,500 cu.m LNG carriers
MAY 24, 2017 — Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo: SNI) reports that its subsidiary, Stolt-Nielsen Gas B.V. (SNG), has contracted with Keppel Singmarine for the construction of two 7,500 cu.m liquefied natural gas (LNG)
First Philippines STS LNG transfer, more to follow
MAY 24, 2017 — Koch Supply & Trading (KS&T) reports the completion of the first what it says will be “multiple and regular” ship-to-ship (STS) LNG transfers with private Chinese company JOVO
LNG ship fuel supply to be available in Port of Montreal
MAY 20, 2017 — Quebec’s largest distributor of natural gas, Gaz Métro, and the Port of Montreal report that an LNG solution for marine transportation will now be available in the Port.
DSME LNG carriers to have GTT containment systems
MAY 18, 2017 — GTT has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to equip two LNG carriers with its NO96 GW containment system. DSME’s Geoje, South Korea, shipyard
New test bed boosts Cat’s LNG R&D
MAY 12, 2017—With some 100 gas-fueled vessels in operation and another 100 under construction or on order worldwide, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a marine fuel is expected to be an important
Ample vessel supply makes Drewry bearish on LNG rates
APRIL 25, 2017 — Shipping consultancy Drewry believes that, given the mounting pressure on freight rates and continuing fleet growth over the next two years, excess LNG carrier supply will reduce only