New-build LNG news

Silverstream Technologies has signed an agreement with CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard Group Co. Ltd to supply its air lubrication technology on the newbuild LNG carrier programme being constructed for ADNOC Logistics & Services.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd and GAIL (India) Ltd have signed a time charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier and a joint ownership of an existing LNG carrier.

Seapeak LLC has entered into shipbuilding contracts for the construction of five LNG carrier newbuildings from Samsung Heavy Industries.

Crowley has awarded Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) a contract for the charter of four new-build containerships powered by LNG.

The order is for the tank design of two new LNG carriers on behalf of a European company.

The framework agreement will give Keppel access to the LNT A-BOX technology and is a precursor for projects that Keppel is working on where the IMO type A tank can be integrated into vessels.

The shipping group has developed a new LBV design that is easy-to-use, fulfils present and known future requirements for at-sea LNG bunker deliveries, and reduces last-mile costs.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has announced its intent to build four Capesize bulkers and two very large crude carrier (VLCC) tankers.

GTT has received an order from its partner the Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries for the tank design of eight new LNG carriers on behalf of a European shipowner.

GTT will design the tanks of the vessels, which will offer a cargo capacity of 174 000 m3 each.