Some developments are being made in the China LNG market, with Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry signing an over RMB100m ($16.1m) contract with Anhui Huaqiang Natural Gas to build three LNG bunkering barges for the Chinese market.

Classification society DNV GL believes the first deepsea LNG powered vessels will ply routes between the US and Europe in the fairly near future.

Top among the key drivers of LNG bunkering from the perspective of ports is demand from shipowners.

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) plans to invest JPY530bn ($5.13bn) in LNG carriers and the offshore business over the next five years, while making its container and dry bulk segments more asset light.

Environmental and economic factors will drive the adoption of LNG as marine fuel according to consultants Tri-Zen.

Jensen Maritime is to design the first LNG bunkering barges for operation in the US.

The first LNG tug, Borgøy, operated by Norway’s Buksér og Berging (BUBE) has become the first seagoing vessel to be bunkered at the Port of Zeebrugge.  

The day before yet another snowstorm saw two excellent events with a focus on the US maritime scene. The “Salt Talks” a seminar type venue hosted by Metro Group Maritime, a downtown New York based consultancy involved in cash flow management for...

Keppel Singmarine has entered into a technical assistance and license agreement with LNG containment manufacturer Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT).

The world’s first LNG-powered tug has completed sea trials and has begun its maiden voyage.