LNG as fuel news

Noatum Maritime has taken delivery of its first LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier Ro-Ro vessel which will be utilised by the recently formed JV with Erkport, United Global Ro-Ro.

Axpo has concluded its first delivery of LNG to MSC in the port of Málaga.

Titan Clean Fuels and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have completed the first LNG and bio-LNG bunkering operation of a new multi-delivery contract for MOL’s vehicle carrier fleet.

Eastern Pacific Shipping and DongHwa Entec have announced their collaboration on the development and installation of a high-pressure compressor for an 18 000 TEU LNG-fuelled containership under construction at China’s NTS Shipyard.

A new report from Lloyd’s Register highlights both progress and persistent challenges in equipping existing vessels to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Galveston LNG Bunker Port, MAN Energy Solutions, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Sohar Port and Freezone, and Titan Clean Fuels have joined the SEA-LNG board, increasing the depth of industry knowledge at a pivotal time in shipping’s decarbonisation.

Minister Darragh O'Brien has received government approval to proceed with the development of a FSRU to address Ireland’s energy security needs.

Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has announced Royal Caribbean Group, a vacation industry leader with a global fleet, as the latest member to join the cross-sectoral methane abatement initiative.

HAM Group has inaugurated a new EDUX service station for LNG and CNG in the Monegros Service Area in Spain.

The Department of Energy has announced an order with JAX LNG that removes barriers for the use of LNG as marine fuel to power vessels.