LNG Shipping

BW has signed shipbuilding contracts with DSME for two LNG carriers

US EIA looks at how the Panama Canal expansion will enable transit of larger ships with greater oil and LNG volumes.

Tokyo Electric Power Company names new LNG carrier Pacific Arcadia.

Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced that Kwon Oh-gab has been appointed new president of HHI Group Planning Team.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced a further order for its MAN 51/60DF dual-fuel engine.

A congressional hearing on the status of the US merchant marine has highlighted the bipartisan Growing American Shipping Act.

The Port of Gothenburg will rework its port charge with effect from 1 January 2015, with the aim of rewarding vessels using LNG.

Crowley Maritime’s Carib Energy granted non-FTA LNG export license by US Department of Energy.

GE Marine and DSIC have received Lloyd’s Register Approval in Principle for their gas turbine-powered LNG carrier design.

GE will showcase a number of innovative and efficient solutions to meet demands of the global marine industry at SMM 2014.

Alfa Laval releases new Smit inert gas system for LNG and LPG carriers.

Bestobell Marine secures globe valve order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for fitting out five LNG carriers.

ABS has been chosen to class two LNG-fuelled containerships for owner GNS Shipping/Nordic Hamburg.

GTT and Gabadi S.L. have signed a Technical Assistance and License Agreement, making Gabadi the first outfitter licensed by GTT.

Wärtsilä’s LNGPac technology has received Approval in Principle Certificate from DNV GL.