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Fincantieri Delivers Second Cruise Ship for MSC Group's Explora Journeys Fleet
Fincantieri and MSC Group have celebrated the progress on the construction of cruise ships for the Explora Journeys fleet, marking the delivery of Explora II, the coin ceremony for Explora III, and the steel cutting for Explora IV cruise ships.The cruise ships are part of the fleet of six ships belonging to Explora Journeys, the luxury brand recently launched by the MSC Group.The first cruise ship was delivered in July 2023…
US LNG Exporters Expected to Escape Brunt of Hurricane Francine
U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminals on the Louisiana coast may have escaped the brunt of Hurricane Francine and put off a major test of their ability to withstand a direct storm hit to another day.Francine was on track on Wednesday to lash south-central Louisiana, east of Cameron Parish that is home to several of the newly operating projects, with 90 mile-per-hour (145 kph) winds. Three of the four largest U.S.
Key Louisiana Energy Port Operations Halted as Hurricane Francine Approaches
The U.S Coast Guard on Wednesday suspended operations at the offshore energy services hub Port Fourchon, Louisiana, as hurricane Francine bore down on the coast, according to a shipping advisory.The temporary closure of Port Fourchon, home to marine and equipment suppliers to offshore oil producers, follows the suspension of marine traffic at the deepwater Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), and the commercial ports of New Orleans…
Industry Confidence Rising Despite Transformative Changes Underway
Data from the International Chamber of Shipping’s Barometer Report 2023-2024 indicates that improved clarity from governmental bodies such as the IMO has had a positive impact on the industry.Following a formal agreement at the IMO’s MEPC 80 to reach net zero GHG emissions by or around 2050, confidence is on the up. Almost 50% of C-suite maritime stakeholders responding to the ICS Barometer in 2023…
MSC and ZIM Partner on Transpacific Trade
Container liner shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., announced it has entered into a new long-term operational cooperation with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on the Asia - U.S. East Coast and Asia - U.S. Gulf trades.The new services are scheduled to be launched in February 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and filings, ZIM said.Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO, said,…
US Gulf Coast Energy Facilities Brace for Storm Francine
Energy facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast have begun scaling back operations and evacuating some production sites as Tropical Storm Francine swept through the energy-rich region, and was poised to strengthen into a hurricane later Tuesday.Francine was advancing toward the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, set to become the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season, which concludes on November 30. Francine could intensify into a Category 2 hurricane…
QatarEnergy Inaugurates LNG Vessel Rex Tillerson
QatarEnergy has inaugurated the Rex Tillerson vessel, marking the delivery of the first LNG vessel under its historic shipbuilding program.Rex Tillerson vessel was named after the former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil as a tribute to his life-long accomplishments in the energy sector.The traditional naming ceremony was held at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in the Chinese city of Shanghai.“As the first ship in our new LNG fleet…
Gulf of Mexico Offshore Platforms Evacuated Ahead of Storm Francine
U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas producers were evacuating staff and curbing drilling to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine on Monday as it churned through the energy region on a path to bring high winds and drenching rains to the U.S. mid-South.Francine is likely to bring life-threatening storm surge to the upper Texas and Louisiana coasts and hurricane-force winds to Southern Louisiana this week.
Plaquemines LNG Export Plant Gets Key Regulatory Approval
Federal regulators on Friday gave Venture Global LNG permission to begin preparations for the start-up of liquefied natural gas equipment at its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, taking a step closer to first LNG production for the facility, about 20 miles south of New Orleans.A tanker containing LNG has been docked at Plaquemines with a cargo of chilled gas since late August, according to Venture Global LNG and data from financial firm LSEG.
LR Partners with Amogy and RotoBoost to Slash Maritime Emissions
Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) is collaborating with Amogy and RotoBoost in a study aimed at reducing emissions in the maritime industry. The joint development project (JDP) will assess the potential of advanced technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells, ammonia-to-power systems, and pre-combustion Carbon Dioxide Capture Storage (CCS) systems from technical, financial, and regulatory perspectives.This…
QatarEnergy Orders Six More QC-Max LNG Vessels from Chinese Shipyard
QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of six additional QC-Max vessels, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet expansion program to 128, including 24 QC-Max mega vessels.The QC-Max vessels, which will be built at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, a wholly-owned CSSC subsidiary, are the largest LNG vessels ever built with a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters each.
GTT, Nikkiso to Equip 10 LNG-Fuelled Container Ships with Recycool Reliquefaction System
French engineering company GTT, collaboration with Japanese Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, has secured an order from a Chinese shipyard to equip ten LNG-fueled container ships with its advanced passive boil-off gas management system Recycool.Recycool is an environmentally friendly solution designed to reliquefy excess boil-off gas from LNG-fuelled ships equipped with high-pressure engines.
US LNG Export Dominance Tested as Europe's Demand Wilts
The United States has remained the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) so far in 2024, but a steep drop in selling prices and a sharp swing in export volumes to key markets is likely testing exporter appetite to stay on top.The United States shipped a record 56.9 million metric tons of LNG during the first eight months of 2024, according to Kpler.That surpassed the 54.3 million tons from Australia and 53.7 million tons from Qatar during that period…
US Slaps Sanctions on Vessels Linked to Russia's Arctic LNG 2
The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on two companies and two vessels linked to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, Washington's latest step to add costs on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.The Arctic 2 project, 60% owned by Russia's Novatek had been due to become Russia's largest liquefied natural gas plant with eventual output of 19.8 million metric tons per year of LNG from three trains.Novatek may be forced to scale back the project following a a raft of U.S.
Chevron Marine Lubricants Highlights Solutions at SMM
Chevron Marine Lubricants has experts at SMM 2024 demonstrating how the company is leveraging the synergy across its products and services to develop a suite of solutions designed to help lower the carbon intensity of the marine sector while aligning with global carbon emission goals.One example is Chevron’s taro ultra advanced 40 which has been granted gas validation status by WinGD. It covers all WinGD gas (LNG burning) engines and follows the previously granted ‘gas general use’ approval…
MOL Launches LNG-Fueled Ferry
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has held the naming and launching ceremony for the LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Pirka, under construction at Naikai Zosen Corporation.The LNG-fueled tugboat Ishin, operated by MOL Group company Nihon Tug-Boat, assisted with towing operations during the launch of the ferry.MOL will proactively adopt LNG, a low-carbon fuel that can be put to practical use immediately, and lead…
Alfa Laval Gets DNV’s AiP for Hydrogen Carriers Gas Combustion Unit
Alfa Laval has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV for its Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) technology for hydrogen boil-off gas to be used on liquid hydrogen carriers.The AiP affirms the technical feasibility and safety mechanism of the GCU design and concept.The boil-off gas technology is essential for liquid hydrogen carriers, as venting cargo is restricted and a GCU…
LNG Carriers Line Up At Malaysia's Bintulu Complex After Maintenance
A backlog of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers is waiting to load at Malaysia's Bintulu terminal this week after outages and maintenance work disrupted production, according to industry sources and shiptracking data.The Bintulu facility in Sarawak, controlled by state-owned Petronas, consists of nine LNG production trains run by four different operators with total capacity of nearly 30 million metric tons per year…
Voluntary EV Fire Prevention Measures Earn ClassNK Certification
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has been granted certification for its voluntary efforts to improve fire prevention on the car carrier Cerulean Ace.The LNG-fueled vessel is operated by MOL and managed by MOL Ship Management. It has been granted certification for "Additional Fire-Fighting measures for Vehicle Carrier (AFVC)" by ClassNK for measures that prevent onboard fires during the transport of electric…
ClassNK Publishes Onboard Ammonia Leak Estimates
ClassNK has published industry-first estimated leak frequencies for ammonia fuel from onboard components for ammonia-fueled ships. For new ammonia-fueled ship designs, risk assessments involve the consideration of the probability of ammonia leak from each component. However, statistical data of onboard ammonia leak have been extremely limited, making probability estimation difficult.ClassNK, in collaboration with the Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability (RISS)…
Icebreaking LNG Carrier Vladimir Rusanov on Ice Trials
Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Timo Koponen, Wärtsilä
Digitalization Driving Safety in the Maritime Sector
Video: LNG Carrier Transits the Northern Sea Route
Designer seeks permit to send out United States gas to Mexico for LNG exports
Crowley Christens LNG-Powered ConRo
Pasha Hawaii Brings LNG Containerships Online
Inside Crowley's Commitment Class ConRo Ships
Enhancing Gas Carrier Reporting and Reducing Crew Burden with ABS Wavesight Nautical Systems™ Voyage Manager
Maritime Reporter TV Interviews Leif Gross, Caterpillar
