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EU imposes further sanctions on Russian companies
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russian companies, Rosneft, Transneft and Gazprom Neft by banning the debt financing. The decision has been published in the EU official journal saying “the direct or indirect purchase or sale of, the direct or indirect provision of investment services
VLEC breakthrough marked by a letter of intent
Hartmann Schiffahrts, Jaccar Holdings, HB Hunte Engineering and DNV GL, signed a letter of intent for the classification of five ECO STAR 85k very large ethane carriers. Jean Labescat from Jaccar Holdings, Ulrich Adami, Technical Director of Hartmann Schiffahrts, Frerk Brand, Managing Director of HB
Al Jassasiya LNG carrier on its way to Zeebrugge
Belgium’s Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal is expected to receive a cargo of LNG onboard the 145,800 cbm Al Jassasiya from Qatar on September 22. The Zeebrugge terminal imports LNG mainly from Qatar. A total of 1,351 ships unloaded at the LNG terminal between the start of commercial activiti
Hoegh LNG director resigns
Höegh LNG Holdings said that Jon Erik Reinhardsen has resigned as a director of the company. “Nomination of a new director will be announced in due course,” the company said in a statement. Morten W. Høegh, Chairman of Höegh LNG, said: “We are grateful for Jon Erik Reinhardsen’s valuable contributio
P&O Maritime acquires stake in Repasa
P&O Maritime announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Remolcadores de Puerto y Altura S.A. (Repasa), a Spanish operator of offshore support vessels for the energy industry, to form a new joint venture company under the P&O Maritime brand. Headquartered in the Port of Tarragona, family-owned
Russian, Japanese companies talk cooperation at a seminar
The fourth Russian-Japanese seminar “Development of Cooperation in Shipbuilding and Ship Repair,” organised by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) and the Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Association (JSMEA), was held in St. Petersburg. Over 30 representatives from 11 leading Japanese supplie
Navingo announces Maritime & Offshore Career Event 2015
Rotterdam-based Navingo announces that the 9th annual Navingo Maritime & Offshore Career Event (MOCE) will be held on Wednesday 22 April 2015 at the Beurs World Trade Center in Rotterdam. During the 2014 event the organizer, Navingo, welcomed 4.449 visitors and 131 exhibitors, making this the most c
GTT makes Gabadi licensed outfitter
On the occasion of SMM in Hamburg, GTT and Gabadi S.L. have signed a Technical Assistance and License Agreement (TALA), making Gabadi the first outfitter licensed by GTT. Gabadi received its outfitter’s approval after successfully completing the qualification process including dedicated training of
South Hook awaits Al Sadd LNG carrier arrival
The Al Sadd LNG carrier, with a capacity of 210,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal from Qatar on September 16, port data reveals. The South Hook LNG terminal, a part of the Qatargas 2 integrated value chain, is one of the largest LNG re-gasification terminals in Europ
Gazprom gas sales rise
Russian gas giant Gazprom said its net sales of gas increased by RUB 6,133 million, or 1%, to RUB 909,952 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 net sales of gas to Europe and other countries [&hel
Wartsila DF engine technology for new bulk carrier
The increasing use of LNG as a marine fuel is further emphasised with the latest order for Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel engine technology. A new cement carrier being built at the Scheepswerf Ferus Smit yard in the Netherlands will feature a 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF main engine, making it the first bulk carr
Golar LNG: World Shipholding closes secondary offering
Golar LNG Limited announced the closing of the secondary offering of 32,000,000 shares of its common stock by its principal shareholder, World Shipholding. The closing included 4,173,913 common shares purchased pursuant to the underwriters’ previously announced option to purchase additional common s
GE Marine, DSIC get AIP for gas turbine-powered LNG carrier
GE Marine and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) announced at the SMM 2014 exhibition they have received Approval in Principle (AiP) for their jointly developed gas turbine-powered LNG carrier design. The AiP, issued by Lloyd’s Register, was sought for this LNG carrier since this is an inno
Picture of the day: Hoegh LNG fourth FSRU
Construction on Höegh LNG’s fourth FSRU which is being built at HHI’s shipyard in Ulsan is progressing well and the vessel is due for delivery in March 2015. The 170 000 m3 class membrane FSRU is equipped with dual fuel engines, and it is 294.00 m in length and 46.00 m in breadth. LNG World News S