LNG Shipping

Sea Star Line is awaiting the first of two LNG-powered container vessels along with completion of an LNG bunkering station in Jacksonville.

DNV GL and N-KOM have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote LNG as fuel within the maritime and offshore sectors.

Seaspan Ferries announced that Sedef Shipyard has been awarded the contract for the construction of two new dual-fuel ferries.

Sovcomflot has reported results for the nine months and third quarter ended 30 September 2014.

Jotun and UASC have reached an agreement on the provision of antifouling coatings for eleven LNG-ready container vessels.

Cochin Shipyard has launched a buoy tender vessel, currently under construction in India.

Drydocks World has contracted Wärtsilä to design and supply equipment for its LNG-fuelled harbour tug.

The Coral Star and Coral Sticho LNG-powered vessels will help to drastically reduce emissions.

GasLog Partner’s vessel owning subsidiaries have signed a new US$ 450.0 million credit facility to refinance existing credit facilities.

General Dynamics NASSCO has celebrated the start of construction for three LNG-conversion ready product tankers.

Bibby Ship Management has formed an alliance with United Ship Management to target the oil and gas sectors in China.

DSME’s shipyard in South Korea has ordered a total of 54 Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines to power icebreaking LNG carriers.

MISC Group has reported financial results for Q3 2014, noting that higher earning days in the LNG business boosted revenue.

The Port Authority of Ferrol, GNF and FCT will collaborate on the development of infrastructure at ports for the supply of LNG.

DSME announced that it has been successful in Korea Gas Corporation’s LNG carrier bidding competition.