LNG Shipping

Containerships has ordered an additional two dual-fuel engine-technology containerships.

Höegh LNG has extended the time charter for the LNG carrier LNG Libra with Gas Natural for a further year.

New sulphur emission rules coming into force in 2015 will have a significant economic impact on Stena Line.

NYK’s LNG Flora carrier has been recognised by the Japan Coast Guard.

Baltic Ports Organisation is to initiate a project related to the possible LNG bunkering infrastructure facilities at ports in the region.

Alexander Medvedev of Gazprom delivered a report that outlined the company’s intentions to deliver the company’s LNG to Asian markets.

Flex LNG has announced the purchase of approximately 15.5 million shares by Geveran Trading.

Dynagas LNG Partners L.P. has announced the acquisiton of the Yenisei River LNG carrier Acquisition from Dynagas Holding Ltd.

MARAD has announced a loan guarantee for TOTE and Saltchuk for their Marlin Class LNG fuelled vessels.

Samsung Heavy Industries has selected GTT’s technology for six Very Large Ethane Carriers.

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.