LNG Shipping

Litgas has signed a master trade agreement to enable purchases of LNG from Cheniere Marketing.

LNG shipping company Sovcomflot has launched a new corporate website.

MOL has signed a deal for the construction of four 20 000 TEU containerships, which will be able to operate on LNG.

Davie celebrated the keel-laying ceremony for the first LNG-powered ferry to be built in North America.

Höegh LNG has reported a loss before tax of US$56.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, mainly due to impairment charges.

WesPac has announced a contract with Conrad to build the first LNG bunker barge for the marine market in North America.

Crowley Maritime Corporation’s liner services group is deploying the arrival of new equipment to cater for increased customer demand.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has received over 100 orders for its ME-GU engine.

HHI has developed a gas management system for fuelling LNG carriers.

Crowley Liner Services Inc. has concluded a lease agreement with JAXPORT.

A partner with law firm Wikborg Rein & Co. believes that dual-fuel LNG carriers remain an attractive option for owners and operators.

MISC, Petronas and HHI have entered into a novation agreement for shipbuilding contracts for newbuild LNG carriers.

The Papua LNG carrier arrived at the PNG LNG project on 22 February to begin cool down and loading of its first LNG cargo.

DNV GL has been named the ‘Risk Management Consultancy of the Year’ for the second year running.

BIMCO is developing a new contract for the transportation of LNG under voyage charter terms.