Tag: LNG

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique carried out sea trials for the shipbuilder’s first LNG ship, which will become the largest LNG cruise ship.

The results of a first-of-its-kind study to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from LNG carriers were released on 14 June, providing actionable data for the LNG shipping industry on methane emissions.

The Standard Club published FAQs, answering a number of questions that are frequently asked relating to decarbonisation and alternative fuels.

Avikus, a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, conducted autonomous navigation of a large LNG carrier Prism Courage across the ocean, thus becoming the first company to achieve that.

The first-ever smart domestic LNG fueled offshore support vessels (OSVs) Haiyang Shiyou 547 and Haiyang Shiyou 542 were finally completed in Qidong, Jiangsu on 28 May, according to China Shipbuilding Corporation.

Poland is considering cooperating with Portugal regarding potential LNG trans-shipping, according to the Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, while gas could be sent to other countries to help them cut their dependence on Russia. 

CMA CGM conducted out its first LNG bunkering operation in Spain together with energy companies Enagás and Repsol.

MOL held a joint public-private sector anti-piracy training session with the LNG carrier 'LNG MARS' while the vessel was under way southern area of Ise Bay on May 13.

U.S. Coast Guard provides awareness to liquefied natural gas carrier (LNGCs) owners and operators regarding the LGC NCOE’s offshore Certificate of Compliance (COC) examination program during the Coast Guard’s Liquefied Gas Carrier Accelerated Program (LGCAP) 22-02.

Marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) issued the Safety & Shipping Review 2022, explaining that the decarbonization of the industry will require big investments in green technology and alternative fuels. It is essential that the transition to low-carbon shipping does not create new risks with unintended consequences, says Allianz.