LNG vessels

Samsung Heavy Develops LNG Vessel Laser High-speed Welding Robot

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Samsung Heavy develops a laser high-speed welding robot for LNG vessels, mentions a Kedglobal news source.

Production of LNG carriers

It’s five times faster than the previous one and is expected to increase the efficiency of building production of LNG carriers.

South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries said on Thursday that it has developed the maritime sector’s first laser high-speed welding robot, aimed at substantially enhancing the productivity of constructing...

https://mfame.guru/samsung-heavy-develops-lng-vessel-laser-high-speed-welding-robot/

Deltamarin’s Eco-Friendly PCTCs Redefine Maritime Shipping

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Discover how Deltamarin’s expertise in Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) ship designs is revolutionising the transportation of vehicles across the globe. The report from Deltamarin.

  • Deltamarin secures multiple PCTC design contracts, showcasing the industry’s trust in their innovative and future-proof solutions.
  • Collaborating with leading companies like BYD Auto and Sallaum Lines, Deltamarin designs LNG and methanol-fueled vessels, paving the way for sustainable shipping.
  • With...

https://mfame.guru/deltamarins-eco-friendly-pctcs-redefine-maritime-shipping/

Innovative Mooring Solutions

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New mooring solutions are being developed to facilitate the transfer of the fuel from both onshore and offshore terminals, says an article published on Riviera.

Latest developments

Under one of the latest developments, Houston-based SOFEC, part of the MODEC Group, has been awarded an approval-in-principle (AiP) by DNV for its developed Ammonia Transfer System, using two mooring technologies. The AiP covers both CALM Buoy and Tower Mooring solutions, part of SOFEC’s product...

https://mfame.guru/innovative-mooring-solutions/

French Strikes Coerce LNG Vessels Port Diversion

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Seven vessels carrying a total of 0.7bcm have so far been diverted from France since the strike started over a planned pension reform, five into northern Europe and two into Spain, according to preliminary Kpler and Refinitiv ship tracking data. 

Operations Stopped

The four French terminals were stopped amid a strike that started on 6 March. The largest, the 13 bcm/year Dunkirk LNG terminal in northern France, will restart on Friday at 06:00 CET, while the...

https://mfame.guru/french-strikes-coerce-lng-vessels-port-diversion/

New Build LNG Additions To The Hafnia Fleet

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  • Both vessels have recently been launched from Dry Dock, with Sea & Gas trials of HAFNIA LANGUEDOC taking place in January 2023.
  • LNG is widely regarded as a promising marine fuel helping the shipping industry move towards its goal of a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050. 
  • Compared to ships powered by traditional fuel oil, LNG as a marine fuel typically results in 97% lower Sulphur oxide emissions.

Hafnia will soon welcome 4 new dual fuel LR2 product tanker...

https://mfame.guru/new-build-lng-additions-to-the-hafnia-fleet/

NYK Decides To Order Four LNG-Fueled Capesize Bulk Carriers

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NYK has decided to order four new LNG-fueled capesize bulk carriers — two from Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY) and one each from Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Namura) and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), the latter of which is a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC). The vessels are scheduled to be delivered sequentially from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2025.

Image of LNG-fueled capesize bulk carrier, Courtesy of NSY

These ship orders are part of a capesize...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/nyk-decides-to-order-four-lng-fueled-capesize-bulk-carriers/

Wärtsilä To Support CMA CGM’s 12 LNG-Fuelled Container Ships In Decarbonizing Efforts

CMA CGM LNG Container ships

The technology group Wärtsilä has again been selected to supply a broad scope of solutions for new LNG-fuelled container ships ordered by CMA CGM, a global leader of shipping and logistics based in France. This latest series comprises 12 container vessels to be built in China. Six 13,000 TEU container vessels are being built at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) CO. Ltd, with the other six 15,000 TEU container vessels under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd. The...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/wartsila-to-support-cma-cgms-12-lng-fuelled-container-ships-in-decarbonizing-efforts/

Stena RoRo’s First E-Flexer With LNG Propulsion Delivered To Brittany Ferries

Stena RoRo’s E-Flexer Salamanca delivered to Brittany Ferries

The Salamanca, the second of five ships in the E-Flexer class ordered by Stena RoRo for Brittany Ferries was delivered on November 30. The vessel is the sixth E-Flexer of twelve ordered from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai). The Salamanca will be chartered by Brittany Ferries on a long-term basis and has been especially adapted to the needs of the French ferry company.

Construction of the E-Flexers is based on a design developed for flexibility, and each vessel is tailored to customer...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/stena-roros-first-e-flexer-with-lng-propulsion-delivered-to-brittany-ferries/

Watch: Royal Caribbean’s First LNG-Powered Cruise Ship ‘Icon Of The Seas’ Under Construction

Construction on Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), is well underway. Watch the recent installation of the game-changing ship’s first LNG fuel tank, which is 307 tons and 90 feet long.

With energy-efficient technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, from LNG to shore power connection that removes emissions while connected at port, Icon will be a significant milestone in the cruise line’s journey to becoming emission-free.

T...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/watch-royal-caribbeans-first-lng-powered-cruise-ship-icon-of-the-seas-under-construction/

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