LNG carrier news

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.

GasLog Partners LP has announced that it has completed the acquisition from GasLog Ltd of 100% of the shares in the entity that owns and charters the GasLog Greece LNG carrier.

Evergas has announced that it has named its latest Dragon Class vessel at Sunoco’s terminal in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, US.

Wärtsilä Corp. has been awarded an AiP certificate by Lloyd’s Register for a natural gas operating fleet concept developed with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co.

Rising demand for cleaner fuels is offering a glimmer of hope for the many shipyards in Asia.