New-build LNG news

‘K’ LINE has held a naming ceremony for a 174 000 m3 membrane-type LNG vessel for Diamond Global Energy Pte. Ltd at Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

BW LNG has expanded its fleet with two additional LNG newbuildings from HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd.

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.