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  • SGMF says it’s a critical time for the industry to have reliable guidelines
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    SGMF releases LNG Bunkering guidelines

    2015-02-20T17:31:00Z

    The first edition of ‘LNG Bunkering – Safety Guidelines’ has been released with the aim of providing the bunkering industry with best practices to ensure gas-fuelled ships are re-fuelled safely and reliably.

  • The National LNG Platform parties are working together on LNG safety. Photo: Aniek Ahlers
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    LNG safety deal signed for Netherlands

    2015-02-16T11:00:00Z

    A Netherlands'' based Platform has signed a ‘safety deal’ as part of its National LNG Safety Programme to promote safe use and transport of the fuel in the country.

  • Once operational, it will be the most northerly ice-free port in Canada. Photo: Steward World Port
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    LNG port for another West Canadian town

    2015-02-12T16:43:00Z

    Canada Stewart Energy Group’s LNG project is the latest in a string of proposed ports that are popping up along British Columbia’s coastline.

  • 'Harvey Energy' measures 310ft and is powered by three Wärtsilä 6L34DF dual-fuel gensets
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    American OSV completes LNG bunkering ‘first’

    2015-02-11T16:43:00Z

    US-based Harvey Gulf International Marine says it achieved a maritime ''first'' with LNG bunkering taking place with its dual-fuel offshore support vessel (OSV) ‘Harvey Energy’.

  • The Port of Dunkirk is preparing for a reduction in sulphur emissions. Photo: Happy Day/Jean-Louis Burnod
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    Dunkirk LNG bunkering takes shape

    2015-02-02T10:51:00Z

    Consortium Dunkerque LNG-Air Liquide-Exmar Marine NV is to setup a marine bunkering and on-land supply chain of small-scale LNG from the Port of Dunkirk after winning the tender for the project.

  • The LNG facility in North Jacksonville will serve both domestic and international markets. Photo: Eagle LNG Partners
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    Jacksonville LNG plans in the making

    2015-01-30T17:00:00Z

    US joint venture by Ferus Natural Gas Fuels and GE Ventures, Eagle LNG Partners, is looking to build an LNG facility in North Jacksonville that will serve both domestic and international markets.

  • The Green Coastal Shipping programme declaration has been signed by a total of 18 Norwegian companies and organisations
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    Green coastal shipping in Norway

    2015-01-19T11:47:00Z

    A declaration of cooperation has been signed by key players in the Norwegian shipping industry to ensure that the country develops the most environmentally friendly coastal vessel fleet with an emphasis on LNG.

  • ACP wants to become more strategic for the export of LNG
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    Capitalising on LNG

    2015-01-13T10:36:00Z

    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana, USA, in order to attract new customers from the LNG industry and encourage them to use the canal for export.

  • The turnkey delivery of the first import terminal supplied by Wärtsilä includes complete unloading, storing and regasification equipment for LNG
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    Wärtsilä LNG terminal project

    2015-01-07T14:36:00Z

    Wärtsilä has been given full notice to proceed with the construction for a new a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Tornio, Northern Finland.

  • The European Commission Ship Recycling Regulation was adopted in November 2013 Photo: NGO Shipbreaking Platform
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    Getting on board with ship recycling

    2014-12-23T13:39:00Z

    Two Chinese ship recycling yards have applied to be listed in the future EU list of ship recycling facilities.

  • The FSP LNG containment system uses flat plate technology to overcome the issues associated with partial filling and sloshing
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    Braemar LNG containment system

    2014-12-16T16:06:00Z

    Braemar LNG is moving to the next phase of developing its new containment system after signing a licence agreement with General Dynamics NASSCO to use its patents in design and construction of the system.

  • The two new Seaspan hybrid ferries will replace aging vessels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly
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    Hybrid ferry installation contract

    2014-12-10T14:51:00Z

    Imtech Marine subsidiary, Elkon, has been awarded a contract by Sedef Shipyard in Istanbul for the delivery of an electrical installation and propulsion system for two Canadian Seaspan hybrid ferries.

  • Skangass sees the future of LNG bunkering being largely ship-to-ship
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    Ship-to-ship bunker contract

    2014-12-09T16:07:00Z

    LNG supply for ships operating in the Gothenburg area has taken a step forward for the long-term by the signing of a new agreement between North European Oil Trade (NEOT) and Skangass.

  • Shell is to build a "pioneering" LNG bunker vessel
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    Shell delivers with LNG bunker vessel

    2014-12-04T16:01:00Z

    Shell is planning to build a specialised LNG bunker vessel to be based at the Port of Rotterdam to meet the increasing demand for LNG.

  • The new 'Gas Ready' notation provides a clear picture of the level of LNG-fuelled preparedness of a shipowner’s vessel
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    DNV GL helps owners become ‘Gas Ready’

    2014-12-03T16:37:00Z

    DNV GL has developed a new ‘Gas Ready’ notation for shipowners who are looking at LNG as a possible future fuel, and are preparing their vessel for a potential conversion after delivery of a new build.

  • Kotug’s new Rotortug ART 80-32 is designed by Canada’s Robert Allan Ltd and built by Damen Shipyards
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    New hybrid Rotortug for Kotug

    2014-12-02T11:17:00Z

    Kotug has taken delivery of a next generation ART 80-32 Hybrid Rotortug which will improve fuel savings and reduce harmful emissions during operation.

  • Chandru Rajwani of N-KOM and Henrik Madsen of DNV GL sign the MOU in Dubai
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    MoU to promote the use of LNG

    2014-11-24T12:09:00Z

    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).

  • The first test connection has been carried out with AIDA Cruise’s 'AIDAsol' cruise ship
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    Imtech equips LNG-hybrid barge

    2014-11-20T15:44:00Z

    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.

  • The LNG-fuelled tug will be the 'first' such vessel for the Middle East
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    Wärtsilä to design ‘first’ LNG tug for Middle East

    2014-11-18T11:41:00Z

    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.

  • The state-of-the-art vessels are expected to drastically cut both sulphur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions
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    LNG gas carriers make the cut

    2014-11-13T12:35:00Z

    Two new LNG-powered vessels being named on Teesside, UK, today, are set to significantly cut the environmental impact of chemical transport.