South Korea LNG 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.
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.
Capital Gas takes delivery of LNG carrier
Capital Gas Corp. has taken delivery of the new-build LNG carrier Aristos I, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea.
TMC to supply compressors to Maran Gas Maritime LNG carriers
TMC Compressors has been chosen to supply its marine compressed air system to eight LNG carriers being constructed by DSME for Maran Gas Maritime.
DSME receives ABS AiP for floating storage power plant design
ABS has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to DSME for a new floating storage power plant LNG cargo handling system.
GTT receives VLEC tank design orders
GTT receives two orders for the tank design of four very large ethane carriers.