LNG Shipping

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.

Höegh LNG has reported a total income of US$ 33.8 million for the third quarter of 2014.

The EU will provide over €1.5 million in funding to the construction of the first European LNG-powered hopper barge.

GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) has provided the market with an update to its order book.

Interferry has welcomed a decision setting out rules for the location of fuel tanks on LNG-powered ships.

Exmar has delayed the launch of an IPO of common units in the US of Exmar Energy Partners.

A Panama Canal delegation headed by Jorge L. Quijano visited Japan to hold discussions related to LNG shipments.

Dr. Helmut Sohmen has announced his retirement effective 20 November as Chairman of BW Group.

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.