Tag: LPG

Eniram Limited, announced at Gastech 2014, the world's largest LPG, LNG and natural gas event, another fuel-saving product based on the established Eniram vessel platform

ABS Forms Global Gas Solutions Team to address market needs to LNG, LPG

MAN develops new dual fuel engine

LPG Tanker piracy attack

Alternative fuels for shipping

Seacor to construct LPG tankers

Feature: US shale gas realigns LPG carrier fleet

Wärtsilä to supply dual-fuel propulsion package for two new Dutch tankers

Wise heads ensure smooth sailing for LPG fleet

When proceeding in and out of the special bunkering anchorages Currently ships other than liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, chemical tankers, oil rigs and drill ships are exempted from compulsory pilotage when proceeding in and out of the special bunkering anchorages located in the eastern and western sector of the Port of Singapore.Several near-miss incidents and contacts had occurred in these anchorages, despite the continued advice to shipmasters to engage the services of pilot if they are not familiar with the port waters.The findings from these incidents have indicated that the common contributory factors were shipmasters' lack of knowledge of local environmental conditions, misjudgement of tidal strength and inadequate ship-handling proficiency in port waters. To enhance safety, MPA considered the imposition of compulsory pilotage for vessels proceeding in and out of special bunkering anchorages. MPA has consulted and received the support of the shipping industry including ICS, OCIMF, SSA and INTERTANKO on this.To enhance the navigational safety of the port waters, all vessels arriving or departing from the special bunkering anchorages will be required to engage the services of a licensed pilot with effect from 1 June 2012 at 0001 hours local time.The limits of ...