New-build LNG news

GTT has received an order from the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding shipyard for the tank design of five new LNG carriers on behalf of MISC.

Matson, Inc. has started hull assembly on the second of three new LNG powered Aloha Class containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express services, and the start of construction on its third new vessel at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. in Pennsylvania.

ADNOC Logistics & Services plc has taken delivery of its sixth 175 000 m3 newbuild LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard in China.

Master Boat Builders, Inc. has announced the delivery of the Jill, the second of two identical vessels designed specifically for Gulf LNG operations.

GTT has received an order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of one new LNG carrier on behalf of a European shipowner.

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.

GTT has received an order from the Jiangnan shipyard for the tank design of four new LNG carriers on behalf of Shandong Marine Energy.

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.

Posidonia 2026 is set to become the longest in duration shipping event, as it prepares to engage the global maritime community over a three-week period filled with conferences, networking, social and sporting events.

The global LNG shipping industry will require over 650 new LNG carriers by 2040, according to analysis by Wood Mackenzie.