LNG Shipping

General Dynamics NASSCO has announced the start of construction of a fourth ‘ECO’ tanker to be built for APT.

A naming ceremony has been held for UASC’s Barzan container vessel, which is the first to receive DNV GL’s ‘Gas Ready’ class notation.

ICIS has launched LNG Edge, a new product for the global LNG market.

The construction contract includes the development of a pier to accommodate Crowley’s two new LNG-powered ships.

Hyundai Heavy Industries has launched a fuel saving propeller attachment for LNG carriers.

BG Group has announced a 62% drop in pre-tax profit, while revenue and other operating income in its LNG shipping and marketing business was up 13%.

Teekay LNG has completed the issuance of NOK 1000 million in senior unsecured bonds in the Norwegian market.

General Dynamics NASSCO hosted the keel laying ceremony for the first ECO tanker for SEA-Vista.

Burckhardt Compression has received numerous orders for its Labe-GI compressor system for fuel gas supply.

Eniram will help Containerships to optimise vessel performance and reduce fuel consumption.

Drydocks World has celebrated the steel cutting ceremony for the Middle East’s first LNG-powered harbour tug.

The Coast Guard monitored repairs onboard an LNG carrier in Alaska, after the vessel experienced a loss of propulsion.

ABS has reviewed its achievements in 2014, noting a considerable market share of the LNG carrier orderbook.

The modification of the pricing structure for most Canal segments will provide reliability to the global shipping community.

United Arab Shipping Co. has named its eco-efficient LNG-ready container vessel in South Korea.