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MOL and Tokyo LNG Tanker to equip new LNG carrier with Wind Challenger systems
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced an agreement with Tokyo LNG Tanker Co., Ltd. (TLT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. to install two Wind Challenger wind-assisted ship propulsion systems developed by MOL and …
Apr 10, 2025 / Curious
Crowley and Naturgy Deploy First U.S. LNG Carrier, American Energy, to Serve Puerto Rico
Crowley has raised the U.S. flag on American Energy, commencing operations of the first domestic liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier to transport U.S.-sourced natural gas to Puerto Rico. The milestone will provide Puerto Rico with increased access to …
Mar 21, 2025 / Vessels
Nakilat celebrates Steel Cutting of 8 New LNG Carriers at Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Shipyard
The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Nakilat, Hanwha Ocean, and international financial institutions Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) marked a significant milestone with the steel cutting ceremony for eight of its new LNG carriers …
Mar 17, 2025 / Vessels
Sale of LNGC Golar Arctic Marks Golar’s Exit From LNG Shipping Segment
Golar LNG Limited (Golar) announced on Thursday (Feb13) that it has executed agreements to sell the 2003 built steam turbine LNG carrier, Golar Arctic. The sale price for the vessel is USD 24 million before transaction related expenses. The LNG …
Feb 14, 2025 / Curious
Cosco to invest in MOL’s six Q-max LNG tanker newbuilds
The Chinese state giant will acquire a 50% stake in each of the six single-ship entities set up by MOL in Liberia COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation has decided to invest in QatarEnergy’s newbuilding project for six Q-Max LNG carriers with Japanese …
Dec 11, 2024 / Vessels
LR awards AiP to GTT for innovative three cargo tank LNGC
The bold design paves the way for more sustainable LNG shipping solutions. Lloyd's Register has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for GTT's new 200,000 m³ LNG carrier concept, featuring slow-steaming navigation and three tanks instead of the …
Dec 6, 2024 / Curious
K LINE Concludes Long-Term Time Charter Agreement with GAIL (India) Limited for New LNG Vessel
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) has announced the execution of a long-term time charter contract through the ship-owning company established in Singapore with GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL)*1 and signing ceremony was held in India. The ship-owning …
Dec 3, 2024 / Curious
New NYK LNG Carrier Quest Kirishima Delivered, To Be Chartered To The Kyuden Group
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier that NYK ordered from Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) was completed and delivered at the SHI Geoje Shipyard on December 2. The vessel, Quest Kirishima, will be deployed under a time-charter contract with …
Dec 3, 2024 / Vessels
ADNOC L&S takes delivery of first new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S) announced today it has taken delivery of 'Al Shelila,' the first of six new-build Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The vessel has been delivered two months ahead …
Nov 25, 2024 / Vessels
Samsung Heavy Industries Achieves Certification for LNG Carrier with Wind-assisted Propulsion
Samsung Heavy Industries announced on Nov. 20 that it has received basic design certification for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier equipped with a wind-assisted propulsion device called the "wing sail." This innovative development marks a …
Nov 21, 2024 / Curious