LNG Shipping

Total has announced that it has signed a binding Heads of Agreement with ENN LNG Trading for the delivery of 0.5 million tpy of LNG for a 10 year period.

Costa Cruises has announced that Adam D. Tihany has been appointed Creative Director for two new LNG-fuelled cruise ships.

Transas has released a statement claiming it has received a certificate from DNV GL for its new electronic chart display and information system.

ABS has released a statement claiming that it has signed a cooperation agreement with China Ocean Shipping Co. regarding trans-arctic shipping development.

DEME has announced that it has ordered a new trailing suction hopper dredger – the Bonny River – which will be powered by LNG dual-fuel engines.

Baleària has announced that it will construct a new dual-fuel ferry, which will be capable of being fuelled by LNG.

BG Group has announced that its shareholders have voted in favour of a combination between Shell and BG Group.

GTT has responded to reports suggesting that the Korean Fair Trade Commission may have opened an inquiry into its practices with Korean shipyard customers.

Philly Shipyard Inc. has held a keel laying ceremony for a new product tanker that is being constructed for American Petroleum Tankers – a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc.

The Port of Gladstone, Australia, has announced that it recently welcomed its 100th LNG carrier.

Transas and XVR Simulation have entered into a partnership to expand their maritime training capabilities.

Shell shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed combination with BG Group.

An ABB-powered LNG ice-going carrier has been launched.

Singapore Exchange has announced that it has launched its new SGX FOB Singapore SLlnG LNG derivatives contracts.

Following the recent expiration of a contract with Gazprom, the Lithuanian fertiliser producer, Achema, has signed an LNG import deal with Statoil.