German Maritime LNG Platform joins group calling for Arctic HFO ban
The German Maritime LNG Platform has announced that it has signed the Arctic Commitment, joining a group calling for a ban on heavy fuel oil use in Arctic shipping.
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MCGG and DGI select Sapient for ETRM solution implementation
Sapient Global Markets has been selected as a system implementation partner by MC Global Gas Corp. and Diamond Gas International Pte. Ltd.
Shell and Qatar Petroleum establish LNG marine fuelling venture
Qatar Petroleum’s Wave LNG Solutions has signed a framework agreement with Shell to develop LNG marine fuelling – or bunkering – infrastructure at strategic shipping locations located across the globe.
STS LNG bunkering operations commence at Zeebrugge
Engie has announced that ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services have commenced in the Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium.
ABS unveils new Global Ship Systems Center
ABS has unveiled its new Global Ship Systems Center and announced the formation of its Hellenic Technical Committee in Athens, Greece.
Rolls-Royce to test LNG-fuelled vessel on German lake
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has signed a cooperation agreement with the City of Constance public utility to test an inland waterway passenger vessel with gas propulsion scheduled for service from 2019.
PSI starts construction of modern containership fleet
Philly Shipyard Inc. has announced that it has started the construction of up to four new, cost-effective and environmentally friendly containerships.
AIDAperla arrives in Barcelona
Carnival Corp. & plc has announced that the AIDAperla has reached the port of Barcelona, Spain.
Qatar Gulf row disrupts LNG market
The escalating diplomatic conflict between Qatar and several of its Middle East neighbours has shaken the LNG market.
DNV GL awards AiP for Kawasaki’s new tank design
DNV GL has announced that it has awarded approval in principle to Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd for its newly developed non-spherical (MOSS) tank.
NASSCO delivers final LNG conversion-ready ECO Class tanker
General Dynamics NASSCO has announced that it has delivered the Palmetto State – the final ECO Class tanker built as part of an eight-tanker dual-customer programme.
Salish Raven arrives in B.C.
BC Ferries has announced that the Salish Raven – the company’s latest LNG dual-fuel vessel – has arrived at its final destination, British Columbia, Canada.
Exxon says Qatar LNG not affected by Arab states tension
Commodities traders have grown concerned Qatar's LNG could be barred from Saudi Arabia or from traversing Egypt's Suez Canal.
Victoria and AGL Energy consider floating LNG import terminal
According to Reuters, the Australian state of Victoria is working alongside AGL Energy to study the possibility of constructing an LNG import terminal to increase local gas supply.
Naming ceremony for unique icebreaking LNG tanker
The naming ceremony for the world’s first icebreaking LNG tanker took place on 3 June 2017.