LNG carrier news

Koch Supply & Trading has announced that it has completed the first of many regular ship-to-ship LNG transfers with Chinese company JOVO and Malaysian shipowner MISC.

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd has announced that it has signed a US$100 million contract to construct two small scale LNG carriers.

Nakilat has released a statement claiming that it has assumed full ship management and operations of the Onaiza Q-Flex LNG carrier from Shell Trading and Shipping Co. Ltd.

Dynagas LNG Partners LP has announced the closing of a US$480 million Senior Secured Term Loan B facility by its wholly-owned subsidiary – Arctic LNG Carriers Ltd.

According to Reuters, Russia is looking to sell a portion of its state shipping firm Sovcomflot.

Gaztransport & Technigaz has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to equip two LNG carriers with its NO96 GW containment system.

Chevron has released a video looking at one of its new LNG carriers, the Asia Excellence. Early last year, the vessel delivered the first cargo from the Gorgon LNG project in Australia to Japan’s Chubu Electric Power.

RasGas Co. Ltd has announced that its fleet of 27 long-term chartered LNG carriers has received the Green Award certification for its commitment to safety, quality and high environmental performance.

GAC Qatar has announced that it has set up an office at Ras Laffan – the world’s largest LNG export port.

The Panama Canal Authority has released a video looking at how LNG vessels have utilised its new expanded canal since its inauguration last year.