K Line names new LNG carrier
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd has announced that it has named the new LNG carrier – which was built at the Sakaide shipyard in Japan for Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc. – BISHU MARU.
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MOL practices drill for emergency response situations
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has released a statement claiming that it has carried out a drill to test its emergency response in case of a serious marine incident.
BC Ferries names latest LNG dual-fuel vessel
BC Ferries has announced that it has named its new Salish-Class vessel, Salish Orca, which will have an LNG dual-fuel engine.
Baltic ports to invest in LNG bunkering operations
Several Baltic ports have agreed to invest €8 100 000 for an environmental project, which includes plans for LNG bunkering operations.
Fosmax LNG to offer transhipment services by late 2015
Fosmax LNG has released a statement claiming that, as of 1 December 2015, it will offer transhipment services at the Fos Cavaou LNG terminal.
Deltamarin wins LNG bulk carriers design contract
Deltamarin has received a contract to design the world’s first LNG handysize bulk carriers for ESL Shipping.
MARAD to fund LNG tugboat conversion
MARAD will provide US$1 million for two emission-decreasing solutions, including the conversion of a diesel-fuelled tugboat to LNG fuel.
Gothia Tanker Alliance partners contract four LNG dual-fuel vessels
The Gothia Tanker Alliance has announced that three of its partners have ordered four LNG dual-fuel vessels, which will be built by Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding Ltd.
GTT and Chantiers de l'Atlantique sign settlement agreement
The agreement puts an end to all lawsuits opposing the two sides since 2006.
MacGregor secures orders for Pusnes deck machinery
MacGregor – a part of Cargotec Corp. – has secured several contracts for Pusnes deck machinery, with one package to be used on an LNG FSRU.
New LNG Masterplan Safety Studies available
The recently published LNG Masterplan Safety Studies focus on the technical, safety and operational risk aspects of LNG bunkering, as well as LNG loading and unloading.
MAN acquires FGSS from Cryo AB
MAN has released a statement claiming that it has successfully acquired the FGSS business from Cryo AB – a member of the Linde Engineering Division.
Klaipedos Nafta and Port of Helsingborg to cooperate on LNG reloading project
The Port of Helsingborg has released a statement claiming that it has reached an agreement with Klaipedos Nafta to cooperate on an LNG reloading project in Sweden.
Crowley begins construction of new pier at Isla Grande terminal
Crowley has announced that it has successfully started construction of a new pier at its Isla Grande terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
ClassNK grants AIP for LNG-fuelled bulk carrier
The classification society, ClassNK, has announced that it has awarded AIP to MIJAC for an LNG-fuelled bulk carrier.