Tankers News


US Authorizes Non-FTA LNG Export from Golden Pass

Apr 26, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it has signed an order authorizing Golden Pass Products LLC to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States…

‘K’ Line Partners with OSM for LNG Crewing

Apr 25, 2017

In a meeting in Manila on April 18, OSM signed a joint venture agreement with “K” Line’s crewing agency Ventis to provide Filipino crew to “K” Line’s entire fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. “Today marks a significant milestone in the relationship between ‘K’ Line group and OSM…

ESD Systems Recommended for Oil/Chemical Tankers

Apr 21, 2017

OCIMF and CDI release new information paper Linked Ship/Shore Emergency Shutdown Systems for Oil and Chemical Transfers. The information paper, jointly released by CDI and OCIMF on April 21 recommends an Emergency Shutdown (ESD) connection that will link ship and terminal ESD systems…

Concordia Maritime Charters Two MR Tankers

Apr 21, 2017

Concordia Maritime has signed a contract for the chartering of two IMO2/3 class MR tankers. This a joint chartering arrangement with Stena Weco, and Concordia Maritime’s share amounts to 50 percent. The contract is for one year, and the charters run from June and July 2017…

MISC Signs up Entire LNG Fleet for ECDIS Training

Apr 10, 2017

MISC Berhad has chosen eMaritime Group's ACAT online courses as its ECDIS type specific continuous personal development training solution. The agreement has enabled MISC to sign up its entire fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers while…

LNG Innovation: Wison's LNG Distributor

Apr 10, 2017

The Wison-LNG-Distributor (LNGD) is a new multi-functional carrier with scalable capacity between 5000 to 20,000 cu. m. Wison-LNGD integrates the functions of LNG loading, bunkering and container delivery, which could make regional LNG redistribution more affordable and efficient…

Sovcomflot Pushes for LNG-fuelled Vessels

Apr 07, 2017

SCF Group's Sovcomflot sees bright future for LNG-fuelled vessels in the tanker industry. 'LNG is a promising fuel for large-capacity vessels, which will significantly increase their environmental compatibility and efficiency,' says the company…

Glencore Sells Assets to China’s HNA Group

Apr 02, 2017

The mining and commodities trading house run by billionaire Ivan Glasenberg, Glencore, has sold a 51 percent stake in its oil products storage business to China’s HNA Innovation Finance Group, the company said. The Transaction is subject…

PDVSA Says Oil Shipments Unaffected by Port Spill

Mar 29, 2017

Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA said on Wednesday a spill at its main exporting port Jose had been halted without any impact on crude shipments from the terminal.'Operations of production and shipment of crudes from the Hugo Chavez Orinoco…

Silver Lining for the Multipurpose Shipping Market

Mar 28, 2017

Following another poor year for multipurpose shipping with further erosion of rates making it the worst market in over 10 years, signs of recovery are now evident with momentum expected to build over the next few years, according to the latest…

Commodities Trader Trammo Shedding East Coast LPG assets

Mar 24, 2017

Commodities trader Trammo Inc is continuing to shed its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) assets, putting its Newington, New Hampshire, propane terminal on the block and selling a Tampa, Florida, facility, the company told Reuters on Friday. The…

Asian Spot LNG Prices Slip on Weak Demand

Mar 24, 2017

Asian spot LNG prices fell this week on poor demand from major gas-consuming regions despite a slew of new purchase tenders. The May spot LNG contract fell by $0.25 cents to $5.40 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), with new production coming on stream in Australia and the United States…

VLCC Rates to Remain Weak on Output, Tonnage Woes

Mar 24, 2017

Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs), which fell to a near six-month low on Thursday, will remain weak until the Asian refinery maintenance season gets completed, starting April-end. 'I haven't seen a collapse in rates like this for some time…

Nakilat Transitions LNG Mesaimeer to In-house Management

Mar 23, 2017

Nakilat has assumed full ship management and operations of Q-Flex LNG carrier Mesaimeer from STASCo (Shell Trading and Shipping Company Ltd.) with effect from March 23, 2017, as part of the planned and phased transition announced on October 19…

Top LNG Buyers Form Alliance to Push for Flexible Contracts

Mar 23, 2017

The world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers are clubbing together to secure more flexible supply contracts in a move that further shifts power to buyers rather than producers. Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) said on Thursday it had signed…

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