Alternative Fuels – Page 51

  • The use of LNG as an alternative fuel for shipowners is becoming increasingly popular. Photo: Ken Hodge
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    MARAD study clears the air

    2014-08-26T11:17:00Z

    A new study by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) reveals the benefits of using natural gas as a propulsion fuel compared to conventional marine fuels.

  • The Ichthys LNG Project is making progress. Photo: Ichthys LNG
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    Ichthys LNG completes Darwin dredging

    2014-08-15T12:51:00Z

    Ichthys LNG Project has completed the dredging and disposal of Darwin harbour, removing around 16 million cubic metres of rock and sand to create a deep shipping channel and berthing area for LNG carriers.

  • The new LNG terminal will enable Fjord Line to bunker its LNG ferries within two hours. Photo: Fjord Line AS
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    LNG bunkering terminal for Denmark

    2014-08-13T12:34:00Z

    Norway-based Liquiline is to design, construct and commission an LNG ship bunkering terminal for Fjord Line AS at the Port of Hirtshals, Denmark.

  • The export facility will be built later this year at
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    Cameron LNG project makes progress

    2014-08-12T11:56:00Z

    Sempra LNG, GDF Suez, Mitsui, Mitsubishi and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki (NYK) have approved a final investment decision for the development, construction and operation of Cameron LNG terminal in the US.

  • The parties will work together on the development, marketing and usage of LNG in-road transport and shipping
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    German MoU singed for LNG development

    2014-08-04T15:06:00Z

    Gazprom and Hafen-Entwicklungs-gesellschaft Rostock, operator of the Baltic Sea port of Rostock, have signed an LNG Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

  • The LNG hybrid barge will enable the Port of Hamburg to provide cold ironing power to cruise ships
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    Becker LNG barge at SMM

    2014-08-04T12:50:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems’ LNG Hybrid Barge will be on show at this year’s SMM exhibition, where it will be christened.

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    GTT secures another LNG carrier order

    2014-08-01T11:02:00Z

    Gaztransport and Technigaz (GTT), designer of membrane containment systems for LNG transport and storage, has secured an order for nine LNG carriers being built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.

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    Teekay LNG secures Yamal contract

    2014-07-25T12:34:00Z

    Through a joint venture with China LNG Shipping, Teekay LNG is to build six 172,000m³ ARC7 LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project.

  • The vessel is the first project of a new partnership between NYK, GDF Suez and Mitsubishi
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    'World first’ at Zeebrugge

    2014-07-21T14:31:00Z

    Korea’s Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) is to build what it said to be the world’s first LNG bunker tanker for Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK).

  • Truck to ship bunkering has been taking place at Antwerp since 2012
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    Antwerp moves towards permanent LNG station

    2014-07-21T14:22:00Z

    Antwerp Port Authority is continuing its focus on LNG with the aim of setting up a permanent bunkering station at the port by the beginning of 2016.

  • Truck to ship bunkering has been taking place at Antwerp since 2012
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    Antwerp moves towards permanent LNG station

    2014-07-21T14:17:00Z

    Antwerp Port Authority is continuing its focus on LNG with the aim of setting up a permanent bunkering station at the port by the beginning of 2016.

  • The LNG ice class carriers are intended for the Russian Yamal LNG project
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    MOL venture signs LNG carrier contract

    2014-07-14T11:22:00Z

    A joint venture between Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and China Shipping Group has signed a contract for three ice class LNG carriers.

  • Portsmouth ferry port – Brittany Ferries’ first LNG-fuelled ship will operate from here, while the company has announced its intention to convert others in its fleet for gas operation
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    Portsmouth port looks to LNG bunkering

    2014-07-14T11:20:00Z

    The Port of Portsmouth and Lloyd’s Register are working together to establish the port as the UK’s first LNG bunkering facility and hub.

  • 'Stavangerfjord' runs on LNG engines
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    €124m LNG investment

    2014-07-09T15:22:00Z

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €124m loan to Fjord Line for the expansion of its fleet, starting with two new LNG cruise ferries.

  • Terberg will supply 40 LNG tractors for Asyaport's new container terminal
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    LNG tractors for new Turkish terminal

    2014-07-08T12:12:00Z

    Netherlands-based Terberg Benschop is to supply 40 LNG tractors for Asyaport’s new container terminal, being built in Turkey on the Marmara Sea.

  • GDF Suez says the future of bunkering lies in LNG
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    GDF Suez signs LNG agreement

    2014-07-07T12:31:00Z

    GDF Suez has signed a framework agreement with Mitsubishi and NYK to develop the LNG bunkering market through LNG bunkering vessels.

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    “Ground-breaking” LNG concept

    2014-07-07T09:49:00Z

    ABS has entered into a joint development project (JDP) with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) to develop what is thought will be the industry’s first LNG-fuelled drillship.

  • Now, seagoing vessels can bunker LNG at Rotterdam
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    Rotterdam opens for LNG seagoing ships

    2014-07-02T11:17:00Z

    The Rotterdam Port Management Bye-laws have been amended to enable LNG bunkering of seagoing ships at the Port of Rotterdam.

  • LNG-powered vessels calling at Gothenburg will receive a significant port tariff discount
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    Gothenburg incentive encourages cleaner fuel

    2014-06-30T11:39:00Z

    The Port of Gothenburg is encouraging shipping companies to switch to cleaner fuel with a substantial discount for vessels running on LNG.

  • The design of the LNG bunker barge incorporates GTT’s membrane Cargo Containment System
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    GTT signs LNG carrier contract

    2014-06-25T12:28:00Z

    French engineering and technology company Gaztransport and Technigaz, has signed an agreement for the design and construction of two LNG carriers to be built by Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding.