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LNG-fuelled Bulker Design Developed
LNG-fuelled bulk carrier design developed by COSCO Shipyard Group, Golden Union & Lloydâs Register moves industry along. Lloydâs Register has provided approval in principle (AIP) for the new âClean Skyâ bulk carrier design incorporating an LNG-as-fuel system. COSCO, Golden Union and Lloydâs Register started the project in June 2011 to investigate the potential to develop a commercially viable bulk carrier design based on an existing COSCO conventional designâŚ
Subsea Tie-in Connectors: Aker to Deliver for Ichtys LNG Project
Aker Solutions contracted by a subsidiary of McDermott for the delivery of subsea tie-in connectors to the Australian Ichthys LNG Project. The scope of work in the contract, valued at NOK 500-million, includes the delivery of 6"-18" horizontal and vertical diverless tie-in connectors to be included in the McDermott umbilicals, risers and flowline scope for the Ichthys LNG Project. Engineering, procurementâŚ
LNG Fuelled Bulk Carrier Design Developed
âClean Skyâ design Kamsarmax project moves industry far beyond the concept stage for gas powered bulk carriers. Lloydâs Register has provided approval in principle (AIP) for the new âClean Skyâ bulk carrier design incorporating an LNG-as-fuel system. COSCO, Golden Union and Lloydâs Register started the project in June 2011 to investigate the potential to develop a commercially viable bulk carrier design based on an existing COSCO conventional design, but employing gas powered propulsion systems.
TEN Announces Charters for Ice-Class Trio
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN ) (NYSE: TNP) one of the largest independent ice-class owners in the world with 21 out of 51 vessels with ice-class capabilitiesâŚ
Australian Offshore LNG Project Chooses Intergraph Software
Intergraph® SmartPlant® Enterprise selected by operator, Inpex, to manage information for mega-project, Ichthys LNG. Inpex has implemented SmartPlant Enterprise solutions for the Ichthys LNG ProjectâŚ
Mr. Peter Evensen Named CMA 2013 Commodore
Award to be presented March 20, 2013 at the conclusion of the CMA's Shipping 2013 Annual Conference and Exposition. Mr. Peter Evensen, President and Chief ExecutiveâŚ
Floating LNG Collaboration Agreed by Shell, Technip, Consortium
Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V. (Shell) & the Technip Samsung Consortium (TSC) agree on FNLG development & operation. The companies have signed a heads of agreementâŚ
Norsea Wins Total E&P Norge Offshore Base Contract
NorSea AS signs new contract for the supply of base services related to the development of the Martin Linge oilfield and Totalâs oil exploration. Under the contractâŚ
Teekay LNG Partners Orders Two LNG Newbuilds
Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (Teekay LNG or the Partnership) (NYSE:TGP) entered into an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., LTD., (DSME) ofâŚ
Caterpillar Extends Focus on LNG Engines
Caterpillar, Inc. is continuing its focus on LNG engine technology as part of its ongoing commitment to develop environmentally clean, fuel-efficient engines for the marine industry.
LNG Bunkering Trends: New Industry Report
Vast majority believe there is a business case to be made for LNG as a marine fuel reveals 'LNG Bunkering Trends 2013 and Beyond'. With the ECA regulations on fossilâŚ
Barge Bunkers LNG: First Ever in Port of Antwerp
The motorized barge 'Argonon' owned by Deen Shipping, was fuelled-up from a truck in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium. This operation represents a further significant step towards more environment-friendly shipping in the port of Antwerp. Antwerp Port Authority continues to lend support to those seeking to switch to this more environment-friendly fuel, and so to make the logistics chain yet more sustainable.
MHI Begins Construction of Sayaendo Series
Construction begins of First "Sayaendo" New-generation LNG CarrierAt Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works For Osaka Gas and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) began construction of the first ship in its "Sayaendo" Series, which it has developed as a new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, at the company's Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. The LNG carrier is one of two ships ordered jointly by Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
New Giant LNG Carrier Will Look Different
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries commences "Sayaendo", a distinctive-looking LNG carrier at Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. The Sayaendo Series has a hull shape that evolved from LNG carriers with Moss-type hemispherical tanks, (and it offers significant improvements in fuel consumption and maintainability. The unit now being built is slated for delivery in the fiscal year 2014 (ending March 31, 2015).
Engine of the Future is Already Available
First commercial ME-GI engine revealed at major event in Korea. At a large customer event in Korea on 9 November 2012, Hyundai revealed the first, commercial MAN B&W ME-GI engine.
Wärtsilä Integrated LNG Propulsion System for Harvey Gulf PSV
Wärtsilä contracted for a complete (LNG) package, including propulsion, auxiliaries & controls, for a new OSV designed by STX Marine. The ship has been ordered by Harvey Gulf International Marine as a part of the companyâs âGoing Greenâ initiative. The vessel will operate in the Gulf of Mexicoâs offshore oilfields. Wärtsilä will supply the steerable thrusters, an Integrated Automation System, the Power Management SystemâŚ
Local Content
As Brazil continues to emerge as a global offshore and shipbuilding powerhouse, are its local content laws hindering progress? Brazilâs Oil & Gas industry is inâŚ
LNG Ship Glut Foreseen
The liquefied natural gas market may have a ship surplus in 2014 and 2015 as new vessels launch faster than production plants complete. There are 78 ships on orderâŚ
World's First Northern Sea Route LNG Tankship Transit
Gazprom successfully completes worldâs first LNG supply via Northern Sea Route in the 'Ob River' carrier. The carrier left the Port of Hammerfest (Norway) to arrive at the regasification terminal in the Port of Tobata (Japan) delivering a Gazprom Group-owned LNG cargo to Japanese consumers. The Ob River LNG carrier was escorted by Atomflot-owned atomic icebreakers led by two ice masters. During the first half of the voyageâŚ
Navy Tech in Paris Navy Technolgy Takes Center Stage
Many commercial marine products evolve from military roots. At Euronaval last month in Paris, contractors large and small from around the globe showcased new and emerging technologies. According to General Electric, there is a new era dawning for naval engineering and propulsion. âIâve seen the future of naval propulsion, and itâs electrifying,â said GE Power Conversionâs Captain Mark Dannatt Royal Navy (retd.), speaking at Euronaval. Capt.