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Thursday, January 12, 2017
Ports Chase Natural Gas Boost as Marine Emissions Rules Tighten
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Ports Chase Natural Gas Boost as Marine Emissions Rules Tighten

By Natalie Obiko Pearson and Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) — The tightening of emissions limits for deep-water ships has some of North America’s

January 12, 2017
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Friday, January 6, 2017
IMO: Safety for Gas-Fueled Ships – New Mandatory Code Enters Into Force
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IMO: Safety for Gas-Fueled Ships – New Mandatory Code Enters Into Force

(International Maritime Organization) – A new mandatory code for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels enters into force on 1 January

January 6, 2017
Total Views: 71

Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Pasha Shortlists Two Yards to Build LNG-Fuelled Containerships for Hawaii Jones Act Trade

Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced that the company has narrowed its selection to two U.S. shipyards for the construction of two new Liquefied Natural

November 17, 2016
Total Views: 88

Monday, November 14, 2016
Wärtsilä Fires Back: LNG Bunker Fuel is Greener Than Oil
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Wärtsilä Fires Back: LNG Bunker Fuel is Greener Than Oil

By Alex Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Leading engine manufacturer Wärtsilä has disputed claims that using LNG (liquefied natural gas) would result in zero

November 14, 2016
Total Views: 28

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
CMA CGM Containership. Photo credit: CMA CGM
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CMA CGM Partnership to Promote Use of LNG Fuel by Large Containerships

The world’s second largest container shipping company, CMA CGM, has signed a Memorandum of Unserstanding with French energy group ENGIE to promote the

October 19, 2016
Total Views: 80

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Volkswagen to Charter Two LNG-Powered Car Carriers
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Volkswagen to Charter Two LNG-Powered Car Carriers

German automaker Volkswagen is looking to reduce its environmental footprint by chartering two LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carriers to transport its

October 6, 2016
Total Views: 415

Monday, October 3, 2016
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Shell to Fuel First LNG-Powered Cruise Ships

Cruise ship giant Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with Royal Dutch Shell to supply the liquified natural gas bunker fuel for the world’s

October 3, 2016
Total Views: 5

Friday, September 30, 2016
World’s First LNG-Powered Car Carrier Delivered
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World’s First LNG-Powered Car Carrier Delivered

The world’s first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier has been delivered in China. The vessel, to be named Auto Eco, is owned by United European Car

September 30, 2016
Total Views: 89

Wednesday, September 7, 2016
First LNG Containership Conversion Taking Place in 2017
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First LNG Containership Conversion Taking Place in 2017

The first conversion of a containership from diesel to clean-burning liquified natural gas fuel will take place next year, international classification society

September 7, 2016
Total Views: 22

Thursday, July 7, 2016
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Shipping News

Keppel, Shell Form LNG Bunkering Joint Venture in Singapore

Singapore’s Keppel Corporation said Thursday it has entered into an agreement with Royal Dutch Shell to form a joint venture company, which will

July 7, 2016
Total Views: 16

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Project Team Reveals LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier Design
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Project Team Reveals LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier Design

A handful of shipping industry leaders have teamed up in a joint project to develop a dry bulk carrier concept that uses LNG as a fuel. The project, dubbed

June 7, 2016
Total Views: 26

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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Third LNG-Powered Offshore Supply Vessel Arrives in Gulf of Mexico

The third LNG-powered offshore supply vessel to hit the Gulf of Mexico was delivered Tuesday in Port Fourchon, Louisiana and is now ready to enter service in

May 10, 2016
Total Views: 25

Thursday, May 5, 2016
MV UASC
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Maersk to UASC Count on Qatar to Provide Cleaner Fuels at Sea

By Mohammed Aly Sergie and Claudia Carpenter (Bloomberg) — Shippers from A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S to United Arab Shipping Co. are testing liquefied

May 5, 2016
Total Views: 15

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
NASSCO Christens LNG-Ready Jones Act Tanker, MT Magnolia State
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NASSCO Christens LNG-Ready Jones Act Tanker, MT Magnolia State

San Diego shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO has christened the second LNG-ready tanker being built for American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a subsidiary of

April 26, 2016
Total Views: 185

Monday, April 18, 2016
Qatargas, UASC, and Shell Sign MoU to Develop LNG as Marine Fuel
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Qatargas, UASC, and Shell Sign MoU to Develop LNG as Marine Fuel

Qatari natural gas producer Qatargas, United Arab Shipping Company and Shell have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of

April 18, 2016
Total Views: 21

Cheap Oil Slows Appetite for LNG as Alternative Shipping Fuel
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Cheap Oil Slows Appetite for LNG as Alternative Shipping Fuel

By Jonathan Saul and Nina Chestney LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) – Low oil prices are denting the take-up of liquefied natural gas as a cleaner source of

April 18, 2016
Total Views: 53

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
MSC Cruises Plans to Build World’s Largest LNG-Powered Cruise Ships for $4.5 Billion
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MSC Cruises Plans to Build World’s Largest LNG-Powered Cruise Ships for $4.5 Billion

Swiss-based MSC Cruises has revealed major plans to build up to four new LNG-powered cruise ships exceeding more than 200,000 gross tons. The announcement

April 6, 2016
Total Views: 32

Wednesday, March 30, 2016
WATCH: LNG-Powered Engine Placed On Crowley ConRo
Shipping News

WATCH: LNG-Powered Engine Placed On Crowley ConRo

VT Halter Marine has set the main engine onto the first of two LNG-powered combination container and Roll/On-Roll/Off cargo ships being built for Crowley

March 30, 2016
Total Views: 91

Monday, February 22, 2016
Qatargas, Shell and Maersk Join Forces to Develop LNG as Marine Fuel
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Qatargas, Shell and Maersk Join Forces to Develop LNG as Marine Fuel

COPENHAGEN, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Qatar and Royal Dutch Shell have agreed to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel for use by the

February 22, 2016
Total Views: 15

Thursday, December 24, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – MV Greenland, World’s First LNG-Powered Dry Cargo Ship
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Ship Photos of the Day – MV Greenland, World’s First LNG-Powered Dry Cargo Ship

Dutch shipyard Ferus Smit has announced the delivery of the MV Greenland, a cement carrier that not holds the title as world’s LNG-powered dry cargo

December 24, 2015
Total Views: 496
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