LNG carrier news
KR and DSME complete milestone STS LNG bunkering
The Korean Register and DSME have completed the world’s first ship-to-ship LNG loading for gas trial.
Hyundai Heavy Industries places LNG carrier tank order with GTT
GTT has received an order from Hyundai Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new LNG carriers.
KR releases new class rules for membrane-type LNG carriers
The Korean Register (KR) has developed new class rules that completely revise the existing structural rules for membrane-type LNG carriers.
GTT receives ARC7 ice-breaking LNG carrier tank design order from DSME
GTT has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the tank design of six ARC7 ice-breaking LNG carriers.
Wärtsilä to supply reliquefaction technology for two new-build LNG carriers
Wärtsilä’s recently introduced Compact Reliq reliquefaction plant will be installed in two new LNG carrier vessels being built for Knutsen OAS Shipping.
NOVATEK completes first STS LNG transshipment in the Murmansk region
A subsidiary of PAO NOVATEK recently completed Russia’s first ship-to-ship LNG transshipment in the Kildin Strait of the Barents Sea.
Korea Fair Trade Commission announces decision on GTT commercial practices
The KFTC has reached a decision in its investigation regarding GTT’s commercial practices with Korean shipyards in relation to the construction of LNG carriers.
Wärtsilä to provide support for Teekay Shipping LNG carriers
Wärtsilä to provide technical and remote support for eight Teekay Shipping LNG carriers.
Awilco LNG ASA extends amendment to financial covenants
Awilco LNG ASA and CCBFL have agreed to extend the temporary amendments to financial covenants in the facilities for two LNG carriers.
Avenir LNG Limited announces management changes
Milorad Doljanin has resigned as CEO of Avenir LNG Limited and Peter Mackey will assume the responsibilities of the role on an interim basis.