Tag Archives: Shipping

DNV: LNG-powered ship orders rose 103 percent in 2024

Orders for LNG-powered vessels jumped 103 percent to 264 ships last year, according to classification society DNV.The orders for 264 LNG-powered ships compare to 130 LNG-powered vessels in 2023 and [...]

GTT books orders for 68 LNG carriers in January-September

GTT received 68 LNG carrier orders in early 2024, including 18 for QatarEnergy, with total orders reaching 350 units. This boosted revenues by 54.9% to €464.7 million, with 2024 earnings [...]

UK sanctions five LNG carriers

The UK government sanctioned five LNG carriers and two entities linked to Russian LNG exports, particularly from the Arctic LNG 2 project.        

QatarEnergy orders more giant LNG carriers in China

QatarEnergy ordered 6 more QC-Max liquefied natural gas carriers in China, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet expansion program to 128.

Panama Canal adds long-term slots designed for LNG shippers

The Panama Canal Authority will expand its typical scheduling allowing customers to bid on long-term slot packages, designed to attract LNG traffic.    

QatarEnergy to Order 10 Q-Max LNG Carriers from South Korea following a contract of 18 Q-Max vessels from China

QatarEnergy plans to order at least 10 Q-Max LNG carriers from South Korean shipyards. This move follows a $6 billion contract with China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for 18 similar vessels. The [...]

Japan’s MOL takes delivery of new LNG-powered PCTC

Japan’s MOL has received the LNG dual-fuel car and truck carrier Turquoise Ace from Imabari’s Tadotsu Shipyard. The 7,000-ceu PCTC is part of MOL’s plan to operate 90 LNG and [...]

The Chinese LNG vessel stranded at APLNG port has been banned by Australia

On the 3rd January 2024, the Australian Maritime Safety Agency has banned for 180 days the ship which had been stranded for 3 weeks in Queenslands. On the 26th december […]

Snam completes purchase of FSRU BW Singapore to be located in Ravenna (Italy)

Snam and BW LNG finalized the acquisition by Snam Group of the FSRU BW Singapore, for approximately 400 M$. The vessel was built in 2015 and has a storage capacity […]

FSRU Golar Tundra arrived in Piombino

The 170 000 m3 FSRU Golar Tundra, purchased by Snam, arrived in Piombino (Italy) for a new 5 BCMA LNG offshore regasification project. The regasification capacity is booked at 86% […]