ABS has inaugurated a training centre for LNG-related training and development in Doha which has the support of QatarEnergy.

Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has renewed a long-term contract with GasLog LNG Services and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company (STASCO) for the repair and upgrading of their fleet of LNG carriers.

Safety equipment manufacturer Survitec has received type approval for upgrades to its Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) fire extinguishing system to protect vessels using LNG and LPG fuel.

QatarEnergy, which owns the world’s largest fleet of LNG carriers, has selected Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited) to own and operate up to 25 new LNG carriers of 174,000m3 to be built at shipyards in South Korea.

Engine manufacturer WinGD predicts its X-DF engines will power the majority of QatarEnergy’s 40-strong Phase Two orderbook.

Nakilat has ordered six new gas carriers to meet its forecasts of continued expanding demand for gas transportation.

Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners is shifting focus to LNG carriers with a $3.1 billion foray into the sector, while planning to exit containers.