Wärtsilä wins contract for ferries being converted to LNG
Wärtsilä Corp. has announced that it has won a contract from Gdansk Shiprepair Yard ‘Remontowa’ S.A. to provide equipment for the conversion of two BC Ferries to LNG.
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Video: BC LNG Alliance releases video on LNG shipping industry
The BC LNG Alliance has released a short video looking at the history of the LNG shipping industry.
KOTUG and Boskalis form JV for European harbour towage operations
KOTUG International B.V. has announced that it has successfully formed a joint venture with Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. for their European harbour towage operations.
MSC Cruises signs LOI with STX France
MSC Cruises and STX France have signed a letter of intent for four LNG-fuelled ships.
The Switch to provide permanent magnet shaft generator for LNG carrier
The Switch has announced that has been awarded a contract to supply its permanent magnet shaft generator for a 45 000 m3 LNG carrier being built by China Merchants Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.
First LNG transhipment at Gate terminal
The Gate terminal has announced that the first LNG transhipment has recently been performed.
BIMCO and GIIGNL publish voyage charter party for LNG trade
BIMCO and GIIGNL have announced that they have jointly published a voyage charter party for the expanding LNG spot market.
B.C. Premier to visit Asia to promote LNG trade and investment
The Premier of British Columbia, Christy Clark, will travel to South Korea, the Philippines and Japan on a trade mission, where she will promote export and investment opportunities in key sectors, including LNG.
WinGD and Doosan demonstrate new engine for LNG carriers
Winterthur Gas & Diesel has announced that, together with Doosan Engine Co., it has demonstrated a new Wärtsilä engine for LNG carrier applications.
New Managing Director for SAL Singapore
SAL Heavy Lift has announced the appointment of Mischa Tchang as its new Managing Director for SAL Singapore.
Gorgon LNG expected to resume production within 30 – 60 days
Following the recent news that a mechanical issue with a cooling unit had halted export operations at Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project in Australia, Reuters reports that the facility should resume production within 30 – 60 days.
Stena Line signs contract for four new gas-ready RoPax ferries
Stena Line has released a statement claiming that it has signed a contract for an order of four new gas-ready RoPax ferries, which will be constructed by AVIC Shipyard in China.
Mechanical issue halts Gorgon LNG exports
According to Reuters, a mechanical issue with a cooling unit has halted export operations at Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project in Australia.
Dynagas enters new long-term charter agreements for two LNG carriers
Dynagas LNG Partners LP has announced that it has entered new long-term charter agreements for two of its LNG carriers.
GasLog announces delivery of new LNG carrier
GasLog Ltd has announced that it has successfully delivered the GasLog Greece – a 174 000 m3 tri-fuel diesel electric LNG carrier.