South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured a contract to construct 15 LNG carriers for KRW4.57 trillion ($3.44 billion).

Greek shipowner TMS Cardiff Gas has inked a long-term contract with Singapore shipyard group Seatrium for LNG carrier repairs and upgrades.

NYK Line, Namura Shipbuilding and Sasebo Heavy Industries are collaborating to replace the main propulsion of Moss LNG carriers powered by steam turbines.

Celsius Shipping has exercised two options and newly inked a further four optional LNG carriers with China Merchants Industry.

The first orders in Qatar Energy’s massive LNG newbuildings have finally firmed up with newbuilding and charter deal with Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).

China’s clean energy industry player, Houpu Clean Energy has secured a design contract for two LNG carriers from an international client for the first time.

Technology group Wartsila has sealed a deal to provide technical and remote support for eight Teekay Shipping LNG carriers.