LNG carrier news
BW Borealis commences long-term charter with Equinor
BW LNG has announced that BW Borealis was delivered from Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo Shipyard in South Korea and has commenced her long-term charter with Equinor.
INPEX JAPAN commences LNG supply business using LNG tank trucks
INPEX JAPAN, LTD has commenced the supply of LNG to Rengo Co., Ltd’s Kanazu Plant in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture, using LNG tank trucks.
The potential of nuclear-powered ships moves to the forefront at Posidonia 2026: Is the atom the answer to the puzzle of alternative fuels for shipping?
The question of nuclear as an alternative fuel for shipping will take centre stage at Posidonia 2026 during a high-level Executive Briefing that will examine the role of advanced nuclear technologies in commercial shipping and near-shore power generation.
BV grants AIP for five vessel projects by Hudong-Zhonghua
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has awarded approval in principle certificates for five advanced gas carrier and FSRU projects developed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.
Babcock LGE receives 150th order for LNG reliquefaction system
Babcock’s LGE business has secured its 150th contract for its ecoSMRT® LNG reliquefaction system.
GTT receives order for LNG carrier tank design
GTT has received an order from the Jiangnan shipyard for the tank design of four new LNG carriers on behalf of Shandong Marine Energy.
NYK concludes long-term charter agreement for new LNG carriers with Cheniere
NYK Line, in partnership with Ocean Yield AS, has signed multiple long-term charter contracts for new LNG carriers with Cheniere Marketing International LLP.
WFW advises CMC on landmark LNG carrier joint ventures
Watson Farley & Williams has advised China Merchants Capital Management Co. and China Great Bay Area Fund Management Co. Ltd on a series of joint ventures with a global financial institution.
GTT receives an order from HD KSOE for tank design of four new LNG carriers
GTT has received an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering for the tank design of four new LNG carriers.
Wood Mackenzie forecasts requirement for over 650 new LNG carriers by 2040
The global LNG shipping industry will require over 650 new LNG carriers by 2040, according to analysis by Wood Mackenzie.