LNG Shipping

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.

Wärtsilä has announced the launch of its SK 5054 MkII ship design, an upgraded version of the successful SK 5054 design.

Bureau Veritas selected to class the first LNG bunker barge vessel currently under construction at Hanjin Heavy Industries, Korea.

Wärtsilä to supply 2-stroke dual-fuel engines for large LNG carriers for SK Shipping and Marubeni.

GTT has received Approval in Principal from Bureau Veritas for its innovative bunker mast design, REACH4.

ABB drive technology is used onboard the Viking Grace, the world’s first LNG powered large passenger ferry.