LNG Shipping

DSME has signed new contracts with Maran Gas Maritime and Maran Tankers Management for the construction of two ME-GI powered LNG carriers and two VLCCs.

GasLog Ltd – a global owner, operator and manager of LNG carriers – has announced that it is considering the issuance of new five-year senior unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market.

DNV GL has released a statement claiming that it has initiated the next phase of the LNGreen project.

SeaRoad has announced that it has launched the Searoad Mersey II – an LNG-fuelled RoRo freight vessel for service in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and the Australian mainland.

Ferus Smit has announced that it has delivered the second LNG-powered cement tanker to the JT Cement joint venture.

DNV GL has released a statement claiming that it has signed a contract with Stena Line to provide classification services for the company’s new RoPax ferries.

ABS has announced that it has joined forces with Arista Shipping, Gaztransport & Technigaz, Deltamarin and Wärtsilä to develop a new, LNG-fuelled, dry bulk carrier concept.

Lloyd’s Register has announced that it has granted Approval in Principle for a 6600 m3 LNG bunker vessel design from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

Enagas and the Port of Barcelona have signed an agreement to promote new logistics services for an LNG plant managed by Enagas in the port area.

The Kumul LNG carrier has successfully loaded its first cargo at the Papua New Guinea LNG marine facilities, and the 200th cargo is scheduled to be loaded onto the Spirit of Hela on 4 – 5 June 2016.

BC Ferries has held the official naming ceremony for the Salish Eagle and the Salish Raven – two 107 m long ferries, each capable of carrying 145 vehicles and 600 passengers and crew.

GTT will equip two new LNG carriers with its Mark III Flex membrane technology.

ClassNK has opened its third survey office in France.

The Premier of British Columbia, Christy Clark, discusses Japan’s need for LNG, and the province’s ability to provide it.

Marine Service Noord has released a statement claiming that it has received an order for the design and mechanical installation of the LNG fuel systems for two new Doeksen ferries.