BW LPG to retrofit four VLGCs with dual fuel LPG propulsion

AUGUST 31, 2018 — The world’s largest operator of LPG tankers, BW LPG, has entered into contracts to retrofit dual fuel LPG propulsion on four VLGCs. The contracts include options for further

BW LPG sweetens its Dorian LPG merger offer

JULY 9, 2018 — BW LPG Limited (OSE:BWLPG) says it has increased its all-stock proposal to combine with Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG). Under the sweetened deal, Dorian shareholders would now receive

LPG-fueled COGES ferry design marks a milestone

MAY 23, 2017 — GE’s Marine Solution’s reports that the world’s first liquid propane gas (LPG)-fueled ferry design to use GE’s  (COGES) system has successfully completed Hazard Identification (HAZID) meetings. The ferry

LPG-fueled LPG carrier concept unveiled at Gastech

APRIL 5, 2017 —The results of a joint industry project (JIP) to develop a new LPG-fueled LPG carrier design were unveiled at this week’s Gastech 2017 event in Tokyo. Called LPGreen, the

GTT introduces an LPG cargo containment system

APRIL 5, 2017 — LNG containment leader GTT is turning its attention to LPG. Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of GTT says that, thanks to a new GTT containment system, the LPG

Flame retardant insulant cuts risk of LPG tanker yard fires

MARCH 22, 2016 — Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, reports that it has cooperated with insulation system manufacturers to develop the world’s first flame-retarding insulation for LPG cargo tanks.

BW LPG swoops on four DSME VLGC newbuildings

APRIL 10, 2015 — BW LPG Limited (OSE:BWLPG) reports that it has today entered into shipbuilding contracts for four Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) newbuildings with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME).

CIT finances Epic Gas LPG tanker acquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2014 — CIT Group Inc. (NYSE:CIT) reports that CIT Maritime Finance provided a $31.8 million senior secured credit facility to Epic Gas Ltd. to acquire two pressurized liquefied petroleum gas

CIT Maritime helps Epic Gas grow fleet

APRIL 4, 2014 — CIT Maritime Finance has provided a $46.4 million senior secured credit facility to Epic Gas Ltd. Headquartered in Singapore, Epic Gas owns and operates a fleet of seaborne

Vietnamese shipyard delivers new inland LPG carrier

DECEMBER 29, 2013—Vietnamese shipyard Saigon Shipbuilding & Marine Industries One Member Co, Ltd. (Saigon Shipmarin) recently completed the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier for near shore and river operations. Designed

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