ClassNK speeds type approval of new Niigata DF engine

FEBRUARY 3, 2015 — Classification society ClassNK says it has granted type approval in near record time to the new 28AHX-DF dual-fuel engine built by Niigata Power Systems Co., Ltd. Though the

Chinese shipyard orders ABB systems for LNG carriers

FEBRUARY 2, 2015 — ABB reports that it will deliver advanced electrical propulsion systems for four LNG carriers under construction by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. The LNG vessels are a joint

MHI to build “apple tank” LNG duo for Cameron shale exports

JANUARY 29, 2015 — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for two next-generation 177,000 cu.m. LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The order was booked

Wärtsilä solutions picked for LNG carrier quartet

JANUARY 21, 2015 — Four LNG carriers being built by China’s Hudong-Zhongua Shipbuilding will feature Wärtsilä LNG reliquefaction plants and gas handling systems. The ships are under construction for Bermuda based Teekay

Cheoy Lee delivers tug quartet for Oman LNG terminal

JANUARY 9, 2015 — Hong Kong shipbuilder Cheoy Lee Shipyards has delivered four more Robert Allan design RAmparts 3200CL tugs to Singapore’s PSA Marine Qalhat SAOC. They follow the December 2013 delivery

Exelerate completes 700th Ship-to-Ship LNG transfer

JANUARY 8, 2015 — Woodlands, TX, headquartered Excelerate Energy L.P. yesterday completed its 700th commercial Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer of LNG  in Escobar, Argentina at the GNL Escobar LNG import facility. Using Excelerate

ClassNK releases new version of gas fueling guidelines

JANUARY 6, 2014 — Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has released the third version of its Guidelines for Gas Fueled Ships. It says the updated version provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on

Golar LNG goes ahead with second FLNGV conversion

DECEMBER 31, 2014 — Golar LNG Limited says that it has executed and made effective agreements for conversion of a second Moss Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, the 125,000 cu.m LNG carrier

NASSCO, Braemar ink deal on innovative LNG tank system

DECEMBER 11, 2014—Braemar LNG BV, the wholly owned subsidiary of Braemar Shipping Services PLC, has signed a license agreement with General Dynamics NASSCO to use its patents in the design and construction

FortisBC grants C$5 million incentives for LNG ferries

DECEMBER 1, 2014 — Energy utility FortisBC announced today that it will provide Canadian $5 million in incentive funding toward two new vessels for Seaspan Ferries that will be able to run

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