Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has started to offer ship-to-ship (STS) LNG services and revealed plans to establish LNG bunkering facilities in future.

The Singapore authorities are planning and rolling out a few key initiatives for its bunkering market, pushing to be a first mover in order to stay ahead of global competition, however, some local players have started to voice their concerns.

Bureau Veritas has given approval in principle for a 4,000 cu m LNG bunkering barge designed by containment system company Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT).

China’s Jiaxing port could see the establishment of up to 17 LNG bunkering stations to serve inland shipping, reports said.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has received an order for Dual-Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) engines for four LNG carriers under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in China.

The continuing trend towards the use of greener fuels and in particular preparations for the adoption of LNG, was a common thread running through several announcements by class societies during the opening two days of SMM.

The Swedish Government has granted permission for Norwegian LNG firm Skangass to construct a new LNG terminal in the harbour at Gävle on Sweden's east coast.

Norway's Liquiline is to build the first LNG bunkering terminal in Denmark for Fjord Line.

Wärtsilä is to provide the LNG supply control system for a new LNG-bunkering facility at Port Fourchon in the US.

Classification society ABS and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote maritime R&D and innovations such as LNG bunkering.