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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
MV Ubuntu Loyalty. Photo: Anglo American
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Anglo American Completes 10-Ship Fleet Expansion

Multinational mining corporation Anglo American has taken delivery of its final chartered LNG dual-fuelled Capesize+ bulk carrier, the MV Ubuntu Liberty. The

February 28, 2024
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
An illustration of Neptune Lines' next-generation dual fuel car carrier design
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Neptune Lines Orders Dual-Fuel Car Carriers for Delivery in 2026

Greek car carrier specialist Neptune Lines has ordered two next-generation pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), designed for short sea trades, from Fujian

September 5, 2023
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Friday, March 17, 2023
Matson to Convert Third Containership to LNG Fuel
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Matson to Convert Third Containership to LNG Fuel

U.S.-based shipping line Matson (NYSE: MATX) will convert the main engine on its container ship, the Kaimana Hila, to a dual-fuel ME-GI engine capable of

March 17, 2023
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Friday, January 6, 2023
High LNG Costs Force Fjord Lines to Rebuild Two LNG-Powered Ferries to Run on MGO
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High LNG Costs Force Fjord Lines to Rebuild Two LNG-Powered Ferries to Run on MGO

Norwegian ferry operator Fjord Line says high LNG prices is forcing it to rebuild two LNG-powered ferries to run on traditional marine gas oil (MGO). Despite a

January 6, 2023
Total Views: 2760

Friday, November 11, 2022
CMA CGM Says Biogas-Powered Ships Will Reduce Emissions by 67%
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CMA CGM Says Biogas-Powered Ships Will Reduce Emissions by 67%

French shipping giant CMA CGM recently announced a new series of seven containerships powered by biogas to serve the French West Indies. The ships include four

November 11, 2022
Total Views: 941

Friday, May 26, 2017
dux lng-powered tugboat
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Spanish Shipbuilder Delivers First European-Built LNG-Powered Tug

Spanish shipbuilder GONDAN has delivered what is said to be the first LNG-powered dual fuel tug ever built in Europe. The tug, named DUX, was delivered

May 26, 2017
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Friday, September 16, 2016
Maritime News

Caterpillar LNG Solutions in Demand from Cruise Lines and Commercial Operators

Caterpillar is establishing a clear lead in the design and production of LNG-fuelled propulsion systems through its MaK™ branded products. With a global

September 16, 2016
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Monday, July 20, 2015
WATCH: Launch of First LNG-Powered Ferry Built in North America
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WATCH: Launch of First LNG-Powered Ferry Built in North America

  Last week we heard about the commissioning of the first LNG-powered ferry in North America, the F.-A.-Gauthier. Today we have time-lapse video of the

July 20, 2015
Total Views: 64

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
hyundai heavy industries
Maritime News

South Korea Plans LNG Bunkering Terminals as Strategy for Dual Fuel Domination

  SEOUL, July 15 (Reuters) – South Korea plans to construct liquefied natural gas bunkering terminals at some of its ports as part of a drive to

July 15, 2015
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Monday, March 16, 2015
tallink shuttle ferry
Engineering News

Tallink Group Chooses ABB and Wärtsilä to Power New Baltic Sea Ferry

A new ROPAX ferry to connect Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki was commissioned last month by the Tallink Group and will be built by Meyer Turku shipyard in

March 16, 2015
Total Views: 77

Monday, February 9, 2015
Harvey Gulf Makes LNG Bunkering History
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Harvey Gulf Makes LNG Bunkering History

Harvey Gulf International Marine on Friday made LNG bunkering history when the lead vessel in its new line of dual fuel offshore supply vessels became the

February 9, 2015
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
LNG Powered Towboat Design Receives Approval in Principle
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LNG Powered Towboat Design Receives Approval in Principle

The push for liquified natural gas as a marine fuel across a multitude of vessel types continues with the "Approval in Principle" of an LNG-powered inland

December 2, 2014
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Kleven Delivers World’s Largest LNG-Powered PSV
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Kleven Delivers World’s Largest LNG-Powered PSV

With a length of 92.5 meters and a deck capacity of 1,080 m2, Rem Eir is the world's largest LNG powered PSV, according to

November 26, 2014
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Niigata 28AHX-DF
Engineering News

ClassNK Approves New Japanese Dual Fuel Engine

ClassNK has granted approval to the design of the new 28AHX-DF dual-fuel engine developed by Niigata Power Systems Co., Ltd. The new engine is slated to be

November 26, 2014
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Finnish Owner Orders Two Additional Dual Fuel Short Sea Containerships
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Finnish Owner Orders Two Additional Dual Fuel Short Sea Containerships

Finnish cargo company Containerships Group says it has ordered two additional LNG-fueled containerships for operations in Europe's short-sea trade where new

September 25, 2014
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Monday, September 22, 2014
TOTE Secures $324 Million in Government Financing for Dual Fuel Containerships
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TOTE Secures $324 Million in Government Financing for Dual Fuel Containerships

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the approval of a $324.6 million Title XI loan guarantee to TOTE Shipholdings, Inc., to finance the

September 22, 2014
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Monday, September 15, 2014
Main Engine Installed Onboard World’s First LNG-Powered Containership
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Main Engine Installed Onboard World’s First LNG-Powered Containership

The world's first LNG-powered containership is really beginning to take shape at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego with the installation of the ship's main

September 15, 2014
Total Views: 161

Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wärtsilä Inks Deal for First LNG-Fueled Dry Cargo Vessel
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Wärtsilä Inks Deal for First LNG-Fueled Dry Cargo Vessel

Finnish manufacturer Wärtsilä says it has awarded a contract to supply the main engine for the first LNG-fueled dry cargo

September 11, 2014
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
Engine to Power World’s First Dual-Fuel Containership Delivered to Shipyard
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Engine to Power World’s First Dual-Fuel Containership Delivered to Shipyard

The gas engine that will soon power the TOTE's new Marlin-class containerships have been delivered to General Dynamics’ NASSCO’s shipyard in San Diego, CA,

July 17, 2014
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Monday, June 23, 2014
TOTE’s First Dual-Fuel Engine Headed for NASSCO
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TOTE’s First Dual-Fuel Engine Headed for NASSCO

The engine to power the first of TOTE’s new “Marlin-class” dual fuel containerships is currently underway to the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San

June 23, 2014
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