LNG Shipping

Sovcomflot Group received two LNG carrier newbuildings in 2014, which are under long-term charter to Gazprom.

Damen Shipyards Group has become the first European shipbuilder to join the World Ocean Council.

ABS has updated its guidance on LNG bunkering in North America, to support the transport sector’s transition to using cleaner fuels.

Teekay has marked the keel laying ceremony of the Creole Spirit LNG carrier, the first of nine vessels powered with MEGI engines.

The LNG carrier will be built by DSME, with an expected delivery throughout 2018.

The Port of Rotterdam reports that an increasing number of LNG containerships are under construction.

FKAB has confirmed that it has started basic design of a new LNG carrier for Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd.

GAC has established an operations office in Japan to cater for the growing demand for ship agency and husbandry services.

Damen Yichang Shipyard will roll out an increased portfolio of vessels to a wider market audience, including LNG tankers.

EGAS has signed a Master LNG SPA with Gazprom Global LNG Ltd.

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation will provide up to US$87 million for the procurement of an LNG tanker.

The US Coast Guard has completed its LNG bunkering regulations with reference to DNV GL’s Recommended Practice.

The announcement follows Clarkson’s data and ClassNK’s official registration figures.

Bestobell will supply cryogenic globe valves to be fitted in Wärtsilä’s LNG-Pac fuel gas systems for its new harbour tug design.

AVEVA has confirmed that its software licences will be deployed in South Korean universities and schools to encourage the development of the local marine industry.