LNG Shipping

Synectics has signed contracts to supply an FLNG vessel and two LNG carriers in the Asia Pacific region with surveillance solutions.

Deltamarin and Brevik Technology have jointly launched a new multigas carrier design, which they claim will be cost-efficient for ship owners and can be used in LNG applications.

EGAS has awarded an LNG import contract to seven companies, in order to solve its increasing energy shortage.

Trafigura has announced that two LNG cargoes will be delivered to IOC by late 2015.

Bestobell has announced that it has received an order for its cryogenic globe and check valves for a second Yamal LNG carrier.

Teekay has announced that Creole Spirit, the first of nine LNG newbuilds, has left the DSME shipyard and started its sea trials.

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has announced that it has started construction on the third and fourth product tankers for Kinder Morgan.

MARAD has announced that it will provide over US$1 million to fund two emission reduction solutions, including an LNG conversion project.

KOTUG and Becker Marine Systems have signed an MoU for the introduction of an LNG hybrid barge for the Port of Rotterdam.

Konstantin Palnikov has been appointed Director General of FAI Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has started construction on two containerships, which will have dual-fuel engines and the capability of being adapted to LNG.

Höegh LNG Partners has completed its purchase of the FSRU, Höegh Gallant, from its subsidiary company, Höegh LNG Holding.

DNV GL has released its new vessel classification rules and made them available online.

Port of Esbjerg has stated that it has successfully completed its first LNG bunkering operation.

Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd has announced that it is to acquire 99.36% of the outstanding ordinary shares in TGE Marine.