1 – Not everyone thinks scrubbers are a bad idea for meeting the IMO 2020 low sulphur cap. Scrubbers are attracting some serious attention from Greek owners especially for large vessels such as VLCCs. 2 – LNG powered ship engines are having a...
GAC LNG Services has secured a global contract to provide voyage management services to natural resources company Translux as they enter the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business.
One of the biggest choices facing LNG shipowners ordering newbuildings is whether to opt for a MEGI or X-DF propulsion system, with the jury still out as to which better given operational complexities versus cost savings.
Greek shipowner Peter Livanos took aim at asset based owners who do not run their own vessels in LNG and other shipping sectors as “irresponsible” at an ABS panel on the future of LNG shipping.
Top Greek shipowners are optimistic about the charter rate outlook for liquefied natural gas (LNG), although expressed concerns over the tender process and shorter periods adopted by some charterers.
Smit Lamnalco has secured a 20-year contract to supply marine services to the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain (NOGA) at the Bahrain LNG terminal using four LNG terminal compliant 70 ton Bollard Pull (TBP) tugs.
