Lloyd's Register Appoints James Fernie
James D. Fernie has been appointed to the position of Business Development Manager, Gulf Coast Area for Lloyd’s Register North America, Inc., based in Houston. Fernie has held senior positions with ConocoPhillips, BG LNG Services and Marathon Oil, and will be instrumental in developing opportunities in the LNG sector. He has also worked extensively with the US Coast Guard and will bring a wealth of marine experience to his new role.
Methane Arctic Benefits from German Technology
The 768.8 x 111.7 x 32.8 ft. (234.3 x 34 x 10 m), 48,454 dwt LNG tanker Methane Artic visited Blohm + Voss Repair dock in the late spring. Besides general overhaul work to the tanker, the cargo tanks were serviced and checked for consistence, the discharge pump controlled, as well as the mooring winches and capstans overhauled. The ship, operated by BG LNG Services, Houston/USA and managed by Ceres Hellenic Shipping, Piraeus/Greece was built in 1969 at Kockums, Sweden. The 35-year-old ship underwent dry-docking in order to bring it into line with latest rules and recommendations. One modifications was to update the deck machinery to meet OCIMF requirements. The mooring equipment was designed for a nominal pull of 150 kN and a static brake holding load of 600 kN.
