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NewsLNG fuelled fleet update
There are 86 LNG fuelled ships currently in operation and 93 ships on order as of October 2016, according to DNV GL.
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NewsLNG debate highlights fuel choice challenge
In the wake of IMO decisions on shipping emissions, rival perspectives have resurfaced on the potential of LNG to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from ships.
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NewsClassNK approval for LNG bunker vessel
ClassNK has issued Approval in Principle (AIP) for a 7,500 cbm LNG bunkering vessel designed by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co Ltd.
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NewsSkangas wins LNG supply for Statoil PSVs
Skangas has signed an agreement with Statoil for delivery of LNG fuel for its platform supply vessels (PSV).
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NewsKobe Steel in new screw compressor application
Kobe Steel is to deliver two screw compressors for an LNG carrier to supply boil-off gas to two-stroke dual-fuel engines – the first time screw compressors have been used for this application.
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NewsSeaspan Ferries takes delivery of LNG hybrid
Vancouver-based ferry operator Seaspan Ferries has taken delivery of the first of five LNG-battery hybrid ferries – the first in North America – from Turkish shipyard Sedef.
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NewsWärtsilä gains in Canadian LNG rush
Nine dual-fuelled vessels powered by Wärtsilä engines will enter operation in Canada within the next year as the company capitalises on its strong regional presence.
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NewsBaleària chooses Wärtsilä for Mediterranean LNG first
Wärtsilä has signed a contract for the design and supply of the LNG power and propulsion installation on a new RoRo passenger ferry.
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NewsMaK propulsion for Carnival LNG newbuilds
Carnival Corporation’s first four LNG-powered newbuilds to be built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg and Turku will be powered by Caterpillar Marine’s dual-fuel MaK 16 M 46 DF engines.
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NewsCounting down to Gas Fuelled Ships 2016
The seventh instalment of the annual Gas Fuelled Ships conference takes place in Hamburg, at the Grand Elysee Hotel on 16-18 November. The Motorship previews an innovation-packed agenda.
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NewsSingapore hits the gas pedal
As Singapore prepares to introduce LNG bunkering next year, Jaya Prakash delves into the city-state’s ambitions for gas-fuelled shipping.
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NewsVW charter highlights LNG potential for PCTCs
A charter for two to-be-built pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs) by Volkswagen Group indicates potential demand for LNG-fuelled vessels from companies looking to improve the sustainability of their supply chains.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering for Finland as ‘Ternsund’ arrives
Terntank’s LNG-fuelled product tanker ‘Ternsund’ became the first vessel to bunker at the Skangas terminal in Pori, Finland this week.
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NewsShell fuel supply for Carnival LNG ships
Shell has signed a supply agreement with Carnival Corp to supply LNG to fuel two vessels due to be in service by 2019.
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NewsKorean yards study LNG bunkering compatibility
A new ship-to-ship LNG bunkering compatibility study is set to be produced by Lloyd’s Register (LR), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
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NewsArctech Helsinki delivers LNG-fuelled icebreaker
The Finnish Transport Agency has taken delivery of ''Polaris'', the world’s first LNG-fuelled icebreaker, from Arctech Helsinki Shipyard.
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NewsAiP for Vard LNG bunker vessel
Classification society DNV GL has awarded Vard Engineering Brevik with an Approval in Principle (AiP) its 6,500m3 bunker vessel design.
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NewsProject Forward and Shell discuss LNG supply
Project Forward is in talks with Shell about potential LNG supply options and requirements as the Greek LNG-fuelled ship initiative led by Arista Shipping enters its next phase.
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NewsHudong-Zhonghua to market turbine-driven gas carrier
GE’s Marine Solutions and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a new LNG carrier design.
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NewsOffshore owners struggle for LNG propulsion payback
Offshore vessel owners are failing to justify investments in LNG propulsion driven by demands from oil majors, a trio of Norwegian owners have reported.
