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South Korea to Build World's Largest LNG-Fueled Ship
In an effort to go green amid looming strict emission rules, South Korea will launch a pilot program to build the world's largest vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reports Yonhap.
India's Essar Plans Four LNG Terminals
Ruias-owned Essar Ports Ltd is exploring the possibility of setting up four Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals in joint ventures with other companies, reported Economic Times.
BV Approves Braemarâs LNG Containment System
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Braemar Technical Services announced that Bureau Veritas (BV) has issued a General Design Approval for the FSP Type B LNG Containment System (FSP). Starting with the General Dynamics NASSCO-patented tank design, for which the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Lloydâs Register had issued Approval in Principle (AiP) several years prior, Braemar engineered a new and improved containment system that meets the demands of LNG storage in marine, offshore and onshore applications.
Golar LNG Appoints Iain Ross as CEO
Shipping company Golar LNG Ltd said it has appointed Iain Ross as its new chief executive. Ross succeeds Oscar Spieler, who was appointed as CEO last year afterâŚ
Arctic Responsibilities Laid Out
Developments in Arctic resource recovery and transportation are providing the main focal point for many at NEVA and this yearâs event in St Petersburg comes at aâŚ
IUMI: Offshore Energy Insurance Market âSinkingâ
At annual IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance) conference in Tokyo, James McDonald, chairman of IUMIâs Offshore Energy Committee warned that the sector was âsinkingâ.
Mitsui OSK Targets 26% Stake in Swan's Indian LNG Unit
Japan's leading shipper Mitsui OSK Lines aims to buy at least a 26 percent stake in a floating storage regassification unit (FSRU) in India, a company official saidâŚ
GTT to Design LNG Tanks for FSRU Newbuild
GTT said it has received an order from the South Korean Shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries concerning a new Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) whichâŚ
Gazprom Signs LNG Supply Deal with Ghana
Russian gas giant Gazprom has signed a 12-year deal to supply Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) with liquefied natural gas, a subsidiary of Gazprom Marketing & Trading Group said on Monday.
Wärtsilä Debuts New Tug Designs
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A new portfolio of tug designs, to be known as the Wärtsilä HYTug series, place emphasis on environmental sustainability. Since tugs typically operate in or close to harbors and populated areas, they are particularly affected by environmental considerations, and the need for regulatory compliance is an increasing concern for tug owners and operators worldwide. Having already introduced tug designsâŚ
New Private LNG Terminal in Pakistan
A group of leading business houses in Pakistan plan to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal by March 2019 for gas processing and consumption in their own plants, Reuters reported.
CNPC, Eni Sign LNG Deal
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Italyâs Eni signed a cooperation agreement that includes assessing opportunities in the gas and LNG value chain.
Croatia Invites Bids for LNG Terminal Project
LNG Croatia, the project developer of the LNG import terminal on the Island of Krk in Croatia, has called for bids for the provision of a floating storage & regasification unit (FSRU).
Ichthys Explorer Moored off Western Australia
The worldâs largest semi-submersible platform, the Ichthys Explorer, has been safely moored in the Ichthys Field, 220 kilometers off the north coast of Western AustraliaâŚ
Toyota Backs Japanese $1.8 Bln LNG Vessel Order
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation is turning to LNG-powered ships to transport its cars across the globe, according to a report from Japanese daily Nikkei.
Parpala Joins The Switch
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The Switch has recruited Ville Parpala as Director, Product Marketing, Marine Solutions, as it targets its ambition of achieving growth of 200 percent in the marine segment across the next five years. The firm, a specialist in the development and supply of advanced drive train solutions, said it will leverage Parpalaâs vast experience and contact book, to push its ability to deliver enhanced efficiency, cost savings and environmental performance to the shipping industry worldwide.
Netherlands to Receive LNG from Sabine Pass Plant
The Netherlands will receive its second-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass export facility in the United States on Oct. 6, according to shipping data.
Steel Cut for Costa Cruisesâ LNG Newbuild
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A steel cutting ceremony was held at Meyer Turku shipyard, Finland for the first of two Costa Cruises ships to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The ship will sail in October 2019 with a sister ship following in 2021. Costa Cruisesâ president, Neil Palomba, announced today that newbuild NB-1394 will be named Costa Smeralda, and added, âThe two new Costa Cruises ships are a true innovation and set new standards for the entire sector.
CFE Awards 9-Cargo LNG Tender for Q4 Delivery
Mexico's state-run power utility CFE has picked Royal Dutch Shell and most likely Cheniere Energy to deliver nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in the fourth-quarter, trade sources said.
ABS, GasLog Study to Simulate LNG Boil-off
ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, and GasLog LNG Services (GasLog) have completed a joint developmentâŚ
Icebreaking LNG Carrier Vladimir Rusanov on Ice Trials
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Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Timo Koponen, Wärtsilä
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Digitalization Driving Safety in the Maritime Sector
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Designer seeks permit to send out United States gas to Mexico for LNG exports
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Video: LNG Carrier Transits the Northern Sea Route
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Crowley Christens LNG-Powered ConRo
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Pasha Hawaii Brings LNG Containerships Online
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LNG Investment Set to Grow
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Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Leif Gross, Caterpillar
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Inside Crowley's Commitment Class ConRo Ships
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