Tag: LNG carriers

ClassNK issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a 30,000 m³ LNG carrier equipped with two Mark III Flex membrane tanks, developed by GTT.

The LNG dual-fuel "MSC Mariachristina" was delivered on 21 October in port city of Dalian according to Dalian Shipbuilding.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) officially launched its inaugural two 14,000 TEU container ships during a ceremony held today at Jiangnan Shipyard in China. These vessels are the largest in PIL’s fleet and the first to operate entirely on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).

Alphaliner data show that the annual orders of LNG propulsion vessels have exceeded the methanol fueled ones.

Reports mention that Maersk signs deal for LNG dual-fuel vessels in its expansion efforts. Maersk officials have yet to confirm the orders.

VesselsValue issued its Q4 2024 Market Outlook Summary, featuring a forecast period up to 2027 across the different vessels types. The company notes that despite the expected rise in Bulker and Tanker orders, the overall orderbook will likely shrink due to a surge in deliveries for Container and Gas vessels.

Malaysia’s LNG shipper MISC, a unit of Petronas has signed shipbuilding contracts with Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd (SHI) for two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, with delivery expected in 2027.

Korea is expected to construct 20 LNG carriers for Qatar's forthcoming liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Qatar Energy, the state-owned energy firm leading the project, is currently negotiating with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), Hanwha Ocean, and Samsung Heavy Industries to build LNG carriers valued at $5 billion.

Lloyd’s Register has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its new generation 174,000 cbm Liquified Natural Gas Carrier (LNGC).

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Chevron Shipping have announced a partnership to install MOL's Wind Challenger, a wind-assisted propulsion system, on a new LNG carrier.