Sector News – Page 57
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NewsMoU to promote the use of LNG
To promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel within the maritime and offshore industry, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between DNV GL and Qatar shipyard Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM).
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NewsImtech equips LNG-hybrid barge
Becker Marine Systems’ LNG-hybrid barge – said to be the first in the world – has been equipped with Imtech Marine’s latest technology, supporting the barge’s ‘green’ approach.
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NewsWärtsilä to design ‘first’ LNG tug for Middle East
Wärtsilä is to design and supply the propulsion and other equipment for a new LNG-fuelled harbour tug, said to be the first for the Middle East region.
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NewsLNG gas carriers make the cut
Two new LNG-powered vessels being named on Teesside, UK, today, are set to significantly cut the environmental impact of chemical transport.
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NewsLNG bunkering and supply for Dunkerque
The French Port of Dunkerque has chosen a consortium for the set-up of a marine bunkering and on-land supply chain of small-scale LNG, ahead of the opening of the LNG terminal.
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NewsKOTUG wins LNG operation contract
KOTUG is now Brunei Shell Petroleum Company’s exclusive towage provider for all LNG vessels at the Brunei LNG Terminal.
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NewsAntwerp call for LNG bunkering station operator
Antwerp Port Authority has issued an official request for proposals to operate the new LNG barge bunkering station being built at the port.
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NewsEnvironmental stewardship at Busan
Busan Port Authority (BPA) says it’s ramping up development at the world’s fifth largest port to make it the logistics hub of Northeast Asia, but it’s not forgetting its environmental responsibility in the process.
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NewsNew car carrier ships to be LNG-fuelled
MAN Diesel & Turbo is to supply two 8S50ME-GI dual fuel two-stroke engines for a pair of newbuild pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) ships for United European Car Carriers (UECC).
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MOL recognised as climate change leader
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been recognised as a leader for climate change transparency by international, not-for-profit organisation, CDP.
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NewsHamburg’s hybrid barge
The Port of Hamburg has finally got its environmentally friendly alternative for supplying power to cruise ships at berth – Becker Marine System’s floating LNG hybrid barge.
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NewsDNV GL looks to South East Asia
DNV GL is addressing energy demand in South East Asia, which is expected to grow at twice the rate of the rest of the world, with a dedicated LNG and Gas Consulting unit in Singapore.
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NewsFerry company puts LNG plans on hold
Western Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries says it has been forced to suspend its plans to operate on LNG fuel because the figures do not add up.
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NewsMAN dual-fuel engines for LNG carriers
MAN Diesel & Turbo has reported a contract for four MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines to power two LNG carriers, ordered by Norway’s BW Group from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
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NewsSkangass gets green light for Finnish LNG terminal
Skangass is to begin construction of an LNG terminal in Pori, Finland, following NOK 185m (US$28.6m) investment support from the Finnish government.
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NewsLNG Hybrid Barge arrives in Hamburg
Becker Marine Systems’ LNG Hybrid Barge has arrived at its home port of Hamburg, where it will provide an external, environmentally-friendly and low-emission power supply to cruise ships.
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NewsBC Ferries reduces costs with LNG
Canada’s BC Ferries is to convert its two largest vessels, ‘Spirit of Vancouver Island’ and ‘Spirit of British Columbia’, to environmentally-friendly dual-fuel in a bid to save on costs.
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NewsUS $325m loan for ‘first’ LNG containerships
The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) is loaning US$324.6m to Tote Shipholdings and Saltchuk Resources for their Marline Class vessels which are said to be the world’s first LNG-powered containerships.
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NewsIndia's port environmental master plan
The Indian Environmental Ministry is currently considering environmental master plans for the country’s 12 nationalised ports.
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NewsLNG prices on the rebound?
The Platts Japan/Korea Marker (Platts JK) says that the price of spot LNG for October has gained 19.8%, indicative that prices may be on the rebound.
