LNG tanker

LNG Terminal Tanker Ship Stationed in Finland Instead of Estonia

The tanker that will store and carry liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be stationed in Finland’s Inga, not Estonia’s Paldiski, as announced by Estonian Minister of Economics and Infrastructure Riina Sikkut, reports BNN.

Finalnd and Estonia agreement

In spring Estonia and Finland agreed the ship will be stationed in the country that finishes its terminal first. Estonia plans to complete its terminal in Paldiski by November, whereas Finland plans to complete its terminal by December.

However,...

https://mfame.guru/lng-terminal-tanker-ship-stationed-in-finland-instead-of-estonia/

Maritime History Notes: Pioneering LNG carriers

LNG oversea shipments began only 62 years ago.

The explosive growth in natural gas consumption was made possible by a revolutionary means of sea transportation.

Today, shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a routine maritime event. There is a fleet of over 300 ships capable of carrying such cargoes, including many ships with the ability to carry 100,000 tons or more. Earlier this month, it was reported that the daily charter rate for a ship was $350,000. This is the highest rate ever paid for a cargo ship. However, it was only 62 years...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/maritime-history-notes-pioneering-lng-carriers

Pirates Attack & Board Berthed LNG Tanker

Berthed LNG tanker was reportedly boarded by pirates on Oct 17, Punta Europa LNG Terminal, Equatorial Guinea, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

According to reports, LNG tanker METHANE PRINCESS was boarded by pirates at 0545 UTC Oct 17. 

According to track records, at the time of attack, the tanker was berthed at Punta Europa LNG Terminal, Malabo, Bioko island, Equatorial Guinea. 

Any injury or kidnap reported?

Initial reports said that two people (one crew and one Terminal worker) were...

https://mfame.guru/pirates-attack-board-berthed-lng-tanker/

Novated JV Arctic LNG 2 Enters Long-Term Charter Agreements For 14 Arc7 Ice-Class LNG Tankers

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PAO NOVATEK announced that its joint venture Arctic LNG 2 (“Arctic LNG 2” and/or the “Project”) entered into long-term charter agreements on 14 Arc7 ice-class LNG tankers with SMART LNG (a joint venture between NOVATEK and PAO Sovcomflot), with the construction of the LNG tankers to be built at the Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex.

The signing of the charter agreements allowed SMART LNG to conclude the corresponding contracts with the VEB.RF Group and Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex LLC for the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/novated-jv-arctic-lng-2-enters-long-term-charter-agreements-for-14-arc7-ice-class-lng-tankers/

LNG Tanker and Car Carrier Reportedly Collided

A car carrier and a brand new LNG tanker reportedly collided off Ostend, Belgium, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

As per an unconfirmed report, car carrier GRAND VENUS and brand new LNG tanker AMBERJACK LNG collided on Jun 28 at Ostend-Zeebrugge outer anchorage.

With the available incomplete information, we get to know that both ships sustained slight damages and both were either anchored or moving in loops, waiting for order.

GRAND VENUS was in anchorage area since Jun 20, AMBERJACK LNG...

https://mfame.guru/lng-tanker-and-car-carrier-reportedly-collided/

21% Drop in Panama Canal Crossings Amid COVID19 Pandemic

Panama canal reported a 21% drop in crossings amid pandemic with 260 cancellations of crossings, reports APNews.

Slashed economic activity

The coronavirus pandemic has hurt international trade and economic activity around the globe.

The Panama Canal reported a 21% drop in the number of ships crossing the waterway in May amid the coronavirus pandemic, compared to projections for traffic.

Cancelled crossings

According to canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez, 260 crossings were cancelled while just 937...

https://mfame.guru/21-drop-in-panama-canal-crossings-amid-covid19-pandemic/

Oil Company Delays Its LNG Tanker Charter Plans!

Saudi Aramco’s shipping arm Bahri delays its LNG tanker charter plans, reports Money Control. 

Plan put in hold

Saudi Aramco’s shipping arm Bahri issued an expression of interest (EOI) last year to charter up to 12 vessels from 2025 in its first foray into LNG.

According to two sources the firm has put on hold its plans to charter up to 12 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers from 2025, following a delay in a decision to go ahead with a large export project in Texas, though Aramco declined to...

https://mfame.guru/oil-company-delays-its-lng-tanker-charter-plans/

U.S. LNG Tanker Heading To China! First After Tariff Raise On LNG Imports!

  • Laden LNG tanker heading to China from U.S., first since March 2019.
  • The tanker SK Resolute loaded the cargo from the Cameron LNG terminal on March 22, iInitially heading to Cristobal, Panama.
  • The tanker’s destination was changed to Tianjin in China on March 28 and is expected to arrive at the Chinese port on April 28, taking a longer route.
  • It would be the first since China raised tariffs on LNG imports from the United States to 25% last year. 

The first LNG tanker heading to China from the...

http://mfame.guru/u-s-lng-tanker-heading-to-china-first-after-tariff-raise-on-lng-imports/

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