LNG

CNOOC Signs Deal To Supply LNG for Bulk Carrier Fleet

China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) has signed a deal to supply LNG to GNG Ocean Shipping’s recently ordered fleet of small bulk carriers, reports LNG Prime.

LNG supply to bulk carriers

CNOOC said in a statement that its gas and power unit would fuel the 50 LNG-powered vessels, but the state-owned energy giant did not reveal any additional information.

To remind, Zhujiang Shipping, a unit of state-owned GNG Ocean, said earlier this month it chose China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Guiji...

https://mfame.guru/cnooc-signs-deal-to-supply-lng-for-bulk-carrier-fleet/

Η πρώτη παραγγελία κρουαζιερόπλοιου μετά την έξαρση της πανδημίας

H NYK Cruises, θυγατρική του ιαπωνικού ομίλου NYK, και η Meyer Werft υπέγραψαν συμβόλαιο για την κατασκευή ενός νέου κρουαζιερόπλοιου.

Η συμφωνία αποτελεί εξέλιξη-ορόσημο, καθώς πρόκειται για την πρώτη παραγγελία κρουαζιερόπλοιου από την έξαρση της πανδημίας, σύμφωνα με όσα αναφέρει η Meyer Werft στην ανακοίνωσή της.

Η παράδοση του νεότευκτου κρουαζιερόπλοιου της NYK Cruises είναι προγραμματισμένη για το 2025. Το πλοίο θα έχει μήκος 228,86 μ., πλάτος 29,8 μ. και θα μπορεί να φιλοξενεί 744...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2021/04/01/i-proti-parangelia-krouazieroploiou-meta-tin-exarsi-tis-pandimias/

Zvezda Lays Keel For First LNG-Powered MR Chemical Tanker For SCF

SCF LNG-fuelled Aframax

The first chemical tanker of MR type has been laid down at the Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex. This is the main vessel in a series of 3 tankers which are already being constructed at Zvezda, SSK under the contract with SCF Atlantic which is subsidiary company of Sovcomflot.

Image Credits: sskzvezda.ru

Chemical tankers of MR type are designed for the transfer of oil products and gas-condensate. The power plants of the tankers will operate on environmentally friendly LNG, which can significantly...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/zvezda-lays-keel-for-first-lng-powered-mr-chemical-tanker-for-scf/

Ιαπωνικά λιμάνια: Τα οικονομικά κίνητρα για τη χρήση καθαρότερων ναυτιλιακών καυσίμων

Η λιμενική αρχή του Τόκιο στην Ιαπωνία θα άρει από τον επόμενο μήνα τα τέλη εισόδου στον ιαπωνικό λιμένα για τα πλοία καύσης LNG και υδρογόνου, όπως επίσης και για LNG bunkering πλοία, σε μια προσπάθεια να προωθηθεί η χρήση καθαρότερων ναυτιλιακών καυσίμων.

Το συγκεκριμένο μέτρο θα ισχύσει για πέντε χρόνια, από την 1η Απριλίου 2021, και σύμφωνα με αξιωματούχους της μητροπολιτικής κυβέρνησης του Τόκιο τα γειτονικά λιμάνια των Yokohama και Kawasaki θα εφαρμόσουν την άρση του τέλους για πλοία...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2021/03/31/iaponika-limania-ta-oikonomika-kinitra-gia-ti-chrisi-katharoteron-naftiliakon-kafsimon/

LNG Shipping Costs Witness A Tumultuous Ride In 2021

Early 2021 witnessed a strong rebound in the regional LNG markets, with Asian spot LNG prices hitting over $30 mmBtu and European hub-based spot prices reaching almost $10 mmBtu, which was impressive compared to the $2 mmBtu experienced in summer of 2020, reports the Peninsula.

Uptick in LNG demand

A dramatic jump in prices was mainly driven by an uptick in LNG demand, amid a colder-than-usual winter season in Asia and Europe, as well as the stagnation of global LNG supply, which was at the same...

https://mfame.guru/lng-shipping-costs-witness-a-tumultuous-ride-in-2021/

MOL & Kyuden Inks LNG Fuel Supply Pact

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Kyuden) announced the basic agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to two LNG-fueled ferries operated by MOL Group company Ferry Sunflower Limited (Ferry Sunflower) – the Sunflower Kurenai and the Sunflower Murasaki, says a press release published on their website.

Supply to begin by end of 2022

LNG fuel supply is slated to begin around the end of 2022 upon the delivery of the ferries, which are now under...

https://mfame.guru/mol-kyuden-inks-lng-fuel-supply-pact/

No Entry Fee for Ships Powered by LNG

Japan’s port of Tokyo will waive an entry fee from next month for ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen, as well as LNG bunkering ships, in a bid to promote the use of cleaner marine fuels, authorities said on Friday.

The exemption runs for five years from April 1, and an official of the Tokyo metropolitan government said the neighbouring ports of Yokohama and Kawasaki would also apply it to LNG-powered and LNG bunkering ships, reports reuters.

Official Comments

“The waiver is...

https://mfame.guru/no-entry-fee-for-ships-powered-by-lng/

Contract Signed for Largest River-sea Combined LNG Carrier

Chinese gas supplier Shenzhen Gas has signed a contract with Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding for one firm and one option LNG newbuildings, reports Seatrade Maritime News.

Largest river-sea combined LNG carrier

The 79,960 cu m vessel is the largest river-sea combined type of LNG carrier developed by Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, which will be in 239 meters length and 36.6 metres width.

Zhang Xiaodong, president of Shenzhen Gas said, “The construction of new LNG carriers could help the company to...

https://mfame.guru/contract-signed-for-largest-river-sea-combined-lng-carrier/

Total To Supply MSC Cruises’ Upcoming LNG-Powered Cruise Ships In Marseille

MSC Cruises LNG STX France

Total and MSC Cruises officialised a supply agreement for approximately 45,000 tons per year of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to MSC Cruises’ upcoming LNG-powered cruise ships to make calls in the port of Marseille (France).

This agreement underlines a strong collaborative action across the French maritime industry and the excellence of its value chain, from shipbuilding to the supply of cleaner marine fuels, and the involvement of local port authorities to enable the vessels’ safe operatorship.

Pie...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/total-to-supply-msc-cruises-upcoming-lng-powered-cruise-ships-in-marseille/

+ More
Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon
By subscribing, you agree with our privacy policy and our terms of service.