Construction of new LNG bunker vessel commences
Port of Rotterdam has announced that construction has started on a new LNG bunker vessel that will operate from the port, with operations scheduled to begin in mid-2017.
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MOL names new LNG carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has released a statement naming its new LNG carrier, which will transport LNG to both Osaka Gas Co. Ltd and Kyushu Power Co. Inc.
New legislation introduced for inland US waterways
New legislation has been introduced by US Senators, Bill Cassidy and Michael Bennet, related to taxes on LNG for marine transportation on inland waterways.
Polish LNG terminal receives first cargo
Polskie LNG has announced that the Swinoujscie terminal has received its first LNG cargo from Qatargas.
Germany’s LNG-fuelled seagoing vessel completes maiden voyage
Wärtsilä Corp. has released a statement claiming that Germany’s first newbuild LNG-fuelled seagoing vessel has successfully completed its maiden voyage.
ABB Turbocharging signs maintenance management agreement with Dynagas
ABB Turbocharging has released a statement claiming that it has signed a long-term maintenance management agreement with Dynagas Ltd.
General Dynamics NASSCO launches Independence vessel
General Dynamics NASSCO has successfully launched the Independence, which will serve in the SEA-Vista fleet, from its shipyard in San Diego, US.
Wärtsilä develops inert gas solution for 17 new LNG carriers
DSME has contracted Wärtsilä to supply combined inert gas generators and gas combustion units for 17 new LNG carrier vessels.
GTT awarded AiP for LNG cargo handling system
Gaztransport & Technigaz has announced that it has been awarded an Approval in Principle from the China Classification Society for its cargo handling system for an LNG bunkering vessel concept.
Bestobell secures second valve order
Parker Bestobell Marine has announced that it has secured a globe and check valve order for the second ferry being built for the Swedish company, Rederi AB Gotland.
Lloyd’s Register and NACKS develop new MPV design
In collaboration with Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Lloyd’s Register has developed a 28K dual-fuel multi-purpose vessel design.
Sembcorp breaks record for LNG repairs and upgrades in 2015
Sembcorp Marine has released a statement claiming that it has repaired 34 LNG vessels in 2015, beating the previous record.
NASSCO delivers new LNG conversion-ready tanker
General Dynamics NASSCO has released a statement announcing the successful delivery of the first of a new series of LNG conversion-ready ECO Class Tankers for American Petroleum Tankers.
Tallink completes sale of the fast ferry, Superstar
AS Tallink Grupp has released a statement claiming that it has successfully completed the sale of the fast ferry, Superstar, to Medinvest SpA.
GE and DSIC receive AIP for LNG carrier design
GE Marine and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. have announced that Lloyd’s Register has granted AIP for their jointly developed gas turbine-powered LNG carrier design.