LNG Shipping

L-3 Marine Systems International has been awarded a contract to provide electrical propulsion facilities for an LNG-fuelled ferry.

The four LNG carriers will be constructed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. Ltd. in China.

The Export-Import Bank of China will provide approximately US$ 400 million financing for the construction of four LNG carriers.

MAN Diesel & Turbo and Fairbanks Morse agree to launch US gas engine sales initiative.

INPEX launches hull of FPSO for Ichthys LNG Project.

Braemar Shipping has reported a stronger quarter, as the company continues to support the construction of six LNG carriers.

LNG carriers must be modified to transit Panama Canal, says SIGTTO’s Andrew Clifton.

BC Ferries has awarded Remontowa Shipbuilding contracts to build three new intermediate class LNG fuelled vessels.

The new facility in the port of Rotterdam is expected to boost the use of LNG as a transportation fuel in the Netherlands and Northwest Europe.

Awilco has successfully completed the sea trial of the electric-powered LNG carrier Wilpride.

Lloyd’s Register has updated its ShipRight software to allow ship structural fatigue to be assessed.

NYK has signed a contract with Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Company in Korea to build an LNG bunkering vessel.

Port Manatee is set to benefit from the export of Air Products’ LNG heat exchangers next year.

GTT and Cryovision have launched a monitoring system to help reduce the effects of liquid motion in LNG carriers.

Skangass concludes its investigation into the bunkering incident in Risavika.