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.
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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.
RWE receives delivery of first LNG from Qatargas
The delivery is part of a seven and a half year deal signed in 2016.
LNG market on edge
The Middle Eastern rift between Qatar and Saudi Arabia has stoked concern over supply disruptions spilling over into global gas markets.
Panama Canal proposes modifications to toll structure
The Panama Canal Authority has published a proposal for modifications to its current toll structure, signaling the start of a 30-day formal consultation period for industry feedback.
Estonian company and Danish port to develop LNG bunkering centre
Estonian company LNG Gorskaya Overseas OU has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Danish port Grenaa Havn A/S to develop an LNG bunkering centre.