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).
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.
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.