Nakilat transitions LNG carrier to in-house management
Nakilat has assumed full ship management and operations of the Umm Slal Q-Max LNG carrier from Shell Trading and Shipping Co. Ltd, as part of a planned and phased transition.
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Viking Line signs LOI for LNG-fuelled passenger vessel
Viking Line has announced that it has signed a letter of intent with China’s Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd regarding an order for an LNG-fuelled passenger vessel to be delivered in Spring 2020.
LNG-fuelled ferry sets sail for B.C.
The Salish Orca – BC Ferries’ first LNG-fuelled ferry – has departed Poland and set sail for British Columbia, Canada, where it will enter service in Spring 2017.
RS hosts meeting on maritime safety and environmental protection
The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has announced that it has hosted the 18th meeting of the Russian-German Joint Commission on Maritime Shipping.
Höegh LNG announces 3Q16 results
Höegh LNG has announced its interim results for the quarter ended 30 September 2016.
Japanese regulator commences investigation into LNG resale restrictions
According to Reuters, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has ordered the nation’s LNG buyers to provide details on contract terms that forbid them from reselling cargoes to third parties.
Parker Bestobell Marine wins large order
DSME has contracted Parker Bestobell Marine to provide valves for nine LNG carriers to be delivered to the Yamal gas field.
BAM Iconsa to design and build LNG jetty for Costa Norte LNG terminal
BAM Iconsa has been awarded a contract to design and construct an LNG import jetty and intake/outfall structure for the Costa Norte LNG terminal in Panama.
Gibraltar Port Authority joins SGMF
The Gibraltar Port Authority has announced that it has joined the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel.
The rise of small scale LNG
Claudio Rodriguez, Enagás, Spain, discusses small scale and LNG bunkering challenges in Southwest Europe.
General Dynamics Nassco delivers LNG-conversion-ready tanker
General Dynamics Nassco has announced that it has delivered the Constitution – an ECO Class, LNG-conversion-ready product tanker – to SEA-Vista LLC.
Nakilat takes over management of Mekaines LNG carrier
Nakilat has assumed full ship management and operations of the Mekaines LNG carrier from Shell Trading and Shipping Company Ltd.
Teekay releases 3Q16 results
Teekay LNG Partners has released its results for 3Q16, reporting GAAP net income attributable to the partners of US$50.1 million and adjusted net income attributable to the partners of US$32.1 million.
Gazprom and Mitsui discuss Sakhalin II and LNG bunkering MoU
Gazprom’s Alexey Miller has held a working meeting with Mitsui’s Masami Iijima to discuss partnership prospects in the LNG sector.
LNG-fuelled Polaris icebreaker ready to enter service
Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Inc. has announced that Polaris – the world’s first icebreaker capable of running on both LNG and ultra-low sulfur diesel – is now ready to enter service.