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Wärtsilä Debuts New Tug Designs

Sep 18, 2017

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…

New Private LNG Terminal in Pakistan

Sep 17, 2017

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. The proposed, second multi-million dollars terminal…

CNPC, Eni Sign LNG Deal

Sep 17, 2017

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Italy’s Eni signed a cooperation agreement that includes assessing opportunities in the gas and LNG value chain. 'CNPC and Eni signed cooperation agreement today in order to cooperate in oil & gas exploration and production…

Toyota Backs Japanese $1.8 Bln LNG Vessel Order

Sep 14, 2017

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. The company has backed an investment in up to 20 LNG-powered car carriers with the capacity to carry 7…

CNOOC Ends Feasibility Study for Western Canadian LNG Terminal

Sep 14, 2017

China's CNOOC Ltd said on Thursday it will end the feasibility study for its (LNG) export terminal on British Columbia's coast due to low global commodity prices, in the latest setback for Canada's energy industry. Nexen Energy, a unit of CNOOC…

Cyber Attacks Threaten Shipping & Dominate Maritime News

Sep 12, 2017

The maritime industry must redouble its efforts to secure IT systems and data. In June, Maersk Line A/S’s information systems were severely disrupted by the so-called Petya virus. FMC provided Maersk with relief to help them get through the difficult situation…

Russia to build 15 Tankers at South Korean Shipyards

Sep 07, 2017

Fifteen tankers will be built at South Korean shipyards to transport the products of the Yamal LNG plant, TASS cites Russian President Vladimir Putin as saying. “We have noted with satisfaction the successful cooperation in the energy sector…

K Line to Develop Japan’s First LNG-Fueled Ferry

Sep 06, 2017

Japan's shipper giant Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha (K Line Kinkai) will work on a joint study for what would be Japan’s first LNG-powered ferry. 'K Line Kinkai and K Line) have agreed to work on joint…

Vitol Signs Deal with Angola LNG

Sep 04, 2017

Angola LNG (ALNG) and Vitol, the world’s largest independent energy dealer, have entered into a multi-year LNG sales agreement. Under the agreement, ALNG cargoes will be delivered to Vitol at destinations around the world. Commenting on the sales agreement…

ESL Shipping Launches Viikki

Sep 03, 2017

Viikki, the new eco-friendly dry cargo vessel of ESL Shipping, part of Aspo Plc, was successfully launched today at the Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China.  “The longstanding work in this project becomes concrete today when we see the vessel floating for the first time…

MOL to Join LNG Terminal Project in India

Sep 01, 2017

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced the signing of agreements with Swan LNG Private Limited (Swan LNG) for the long-term operation / maintenance of a floating, storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and provision and long-term operation / maintenance…

US Seeks Faster Approval of Small-scale Natural Gas Export

Sep 01, 2017

The United States is proposing to speed up approval of small-scale exports of natural gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), the U.S. Department of Energy said in a statement released on Friday. The department said the proposed rule…

New Study Looks at LNG Bunkering for Car Carriers

Aug 29, 2017

To help promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in Asia, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Ports and Harbors Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) will helm a working…

Singapore, Japan Feasibility Study LNG-Fuelled Car Carriers

Aug 28, 2017

To promote LNG bunkering in Asia, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Ports and Harbours Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) will helm a working group to conduct a feasibility…

Keppel AmFELS to Build Two LNG Fueled Containerships

Aug 24, 2017

Keppel AmFELS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) in the United States (US), has secured a contract worth more than US$400m from Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii for the construction of two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueled containerships…

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