LNG Shipping

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.

Norway-based Awilco LNG has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell two LNG carriers to an undisclosed buyer.

Jonathan Cook has been appointed as the CEO of Flex LNG.

General Dynamics NASSCO has announced that it has hosted the keel laying ceremony for the Liberty – one of three ECO Class tankers under the same construction contract with SEA-Vista LLC.

Bechtel has released a video offering an overview of the three LNG projects on Curtis Island, Australia: Gladstone LNG; Australia Pacific LNG; and Queensland Curtis LNG.

Höegh LNG has released its interim results for 1Q16, demonstrating an increase in EBITDA since the previous quarter.