Small Scale LNG

An articulated tug-barge, designed by Jensen Maritime, has received ‘approval in principle’ from ABS.

The LNG-powered cruise ships form part of an agreement with shipbuilder Meyer Werft.

Lloyd’s Register and Penn Oak Energy Corp. have collaborated in an attempt to help develop use of LNG as fuel for ships.

Iveco and SMET have carried out field tests to study the effect of increasing trucks from the standard length of 16.5 m to 18 m.

Crowley has added 16 ISO tanks to its LNG equipment fleet.

The Port of Antwerp has issued a request to build and operate an LNG bunkering and filling facility on its site.

The City of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus has been fuelling its LNG and CNG fleet of motor coaches with fuel supplied by Clean Energy since 2012.

Reuters reports that South Korea is planning to construct LNG bunkering terminals at several ports.

Gaz Métro has been chosen to supply LNG to Société des Traversiers du Québec ferries and the first of three vessels has been commissioned.

BC Ferries has shortlisted three shipyards for mid-life upgrades of its largest, Spirit Class vessels, although the project is deferred for a year.

The EU has supported the infrastructure developments on the Helsinki-Tallinn maritime link.

Shell LNG has renewed its Featured Product agreement with ATA.

BC Ferries has begun the construction of the third and final LNG-fuelled intermediate class ferry of its most recent project.

Lloyd’s Register and HMGoG begin scoping requirements for a safety report on the new power station and LNG storage and bunkering in Gibraltar.

Gasunie and Groningen Seaports are conducting a feasibility study for the introduction of LNG to the Ems Harbour in the Netherlands.