LNG Shipping

OSK-Ship Tech and GSI have signed a contract for the continuation of design works in relation to a new RoPax LNG ferry.

Teekay LNG and Shell have entered into time-charter contracts for five newbuild LNG carriers.

Bestobell Marine has secured approval for its new DN350 and DN400 cryogenic globe valve designs.

Skangass and North European Oil Trade have agreed on a supply contract for LNG to NEOT’s time chartered vessels.

GTT has been awarded the prize for the 2014 best IPO in the large capitalisation category.

Petronet LNG has announced the arrival of the first Q-Max LNG vessel at the Dahej LNG terminal from Ras-Laffan, Qatar.

BW Pavilion LNG has held a shipnaming ceremony for two newbuild LNG carriers.

GTT has announced the order for three LNG carriers (plus five options) to be built by Samsung Heavy Industries for MBK.

DNV GL has released its GAS READY notation to help ship owners prepare for a potential conversion to LNG-fuelled operations.

Golar LNG has announced details of its share repurchase programme.

Caterpillar Marine has completed the commercial marine industry’s first dual fuel engine retrofit on an Anthony Veder LNG carrier.

MOL has concluded an agreement on ownership and charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with Tokyo LNG Tanker Company.

United Arab Shipping Company has named the first ever LNG-ready ultra large container vessel.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has completed development of the ‘Sayaringo STaGE’, a next-generation LNG carrier.

Golar LNG Limited has released its third quarter 2014 results, noting considerable activity in the LNG and floating LNG sectors.