LNG

Could LNG-powered turbines be the future of containership propulsion? A recent collaboration between GTT, CMA CGM and DNV GL explored the possibility, writes Arthur Barret, program director, LNG bunkering, GTT.

Heavy fuel oil is ‘discouraged’ in the Arctic and completely banned in the Antarctic, which means there is a greater emphasis on low-pollution propulsion, for example LNG, writes Stevie Knight

Rolls-Royce’s high speed engine unit MTU is developing the first high-speed marine engines to operate on pure gas, with first applications planned on European ferries.

Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe’s (MTEE) new acquisition and merger of Norwegian Gas & Diesel Power AS (G&DP) has been finalised.

The new Wärtsilä 31DF engine is set to play a key role in a collaborative project to equip LNG-powered dry bulk carriers after the company announced it is joining the initiative.

The first of four LNG-fuelled tankers on order for Swedish operator Terntank, to be powered by the first commercial application of a Wärstilä dual-fuel two-stroke engine, will begin sea trials on 18…

The dual-fuel ferries under construction at Ferguson Marine for Caledonian MacBrayne Assets (CMAL) represent a significant milestone in several respects. Gavin Lipsith spoke to vessel designer Houlder about the project.

China’s strategy to develop the market for LNG as marine fuel may begin with smaller, inland vessels. But its ambitions are anything but, Dr Gan Shaowei, director of LNG at China Classification…

Two ferries operated by British Columbia Ferry Services will feature Wärtsilä gas solutions when they are retrofitted for LNG fuel in late 2017 and 2018.

The first vessel in Crowley Maritime’s dual-fuelled Commitment class of con-ro ships has received its main engine, a MAN ME-GI, at VT Halter’s yard in Missouri.

Japanese engineering company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., has completed delivery of the AIDAprima, the first of two LNG-powered cruise ships being built for AIDA Cruises at MHI’s Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works.

UK-based GTT Training, a subsidiary of GTT, the specialist liquefied natural gas (LNG) training and simulation provider, has announced the award of a first contract to supply its simulator software to US…

Rolls-Royce is to supply a Bergen ‘pure gas’ engine for the second LNG-fuelled feed carrier to be ordered by Norwegian ship owner NSK Shipping.

Houston-based Cheniere Energy has exported the first shipment of LNG from the US, through the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal on the Gulf of Mexico.

Alfa Laval has announced that its Test and Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark will be expanded to five times its current size.