Clean Fuel
Novatek given stable outlook by Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has affirmed OAO Novatek’s Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘BBB-‘ with a Stable Outlook. Novatek’s ‘BBB-‘ rating reflects its strong business profile as Russia’s second-largest natural gas producer and exporter of stable gas condensate and other liquids, its
DNV GL, Hanjin, GTT join forces in LNG boxship study
Hanjin, GTT and DNV GL have signed an agreement to jointly investigate and to develop a gas fuelled large container vessel concept equipped with membrane fuel tanks. The project partners presented the Joint Development Project (JDP) as part of the DNV GL Forum at SMM 2014 in Hamburg, the world’s lea
DNV GL marks first year of operation
Enhancing operational efficiency, improving safety, smarter data were the key themes for DNV GL, the classification society, on the first day at the SMM trade fair. Tor E. Svensen, CEO of DNV GL Maritime, showed how DNV GL is working to modernise class and support its customers in reducing accidents
Miller: Gazprom Kyrgyzstan to improve gas supply
As part of the working visit to Kyrgyzstan, the Gazprom delegation led by the Management Committee Chairman Alexey Miller met with the Gazprom Kyrgyzstan team in Bishkek. The parties addressed the issues of the company’s integration into Gazprom Group, particularly streamlining Gazprom Kyrgyzstan’s
ABS to class two LNG-fueled containerships
ABS, a provider of classification services to the maritime and offshore industries, has been chosen to class two LNG-fueled containerships to be built in China for German owner GNS Shipping/Nordic Hamburg. The 1,400 TEU vessels will feature dual-fuel propulsion enabling them to burn LNG and conventi
New Smit LNG/LPG IGS from Alfa Laval
LNG and LPG carrier tanks hold both a source of income and a potential source of danger. To avert the danger, inert gas systems (IGS) have been required on all new tankers over 20,000 dwt since 1978 — a move that has surely saved untold lives. Yet with increasing demand, tighter delivery schedules,
BV: LNG as fuel gaining momentum
An immediate demand for LNG as fuel for container shipping in eco-zones, such as North Europe or the United States, can be expected in the near future, Philippe Donche-Gay, Executive Vice-President of Marine and Offshore Division at Bureau Veritas told our reporters at this year’s SMM exhibition and
BV approval for GTT LNG bunker mast
GTT said that it received the AIP from Bureau Veritas for its innovative bunker mast design, REACH4. The use of LNG as a fuel for all types of transport vessels is evolving, and with it comes the requirement for basic equipment to ensure safe and simple LNG bunkering. GTT has drawn on years of exper
MTEE gas generator gets DNV GL approval
Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. (MTEE) announced the final stage of approval by DNV GL for 2 x GS6R2-MRTK 462 kVA Mitsubishi Marine Gas Generator Sets. The sets are 100% LNG powered. The two new Mitsubishi Marine Gas Generator Sets will be delivered to MS Ostfriesland of AG “EMS”, a f
Wartsila launches new tanker design
Wärtsilä launched its SK 5054 MkII ship design, a further development and upgraded version of the successful SK 5054 design. The launch of the new chemical and oil products tanker design takes place at the Wärtsilä stand at the SMM conference and exhibition in Hamburg, Germany. The proven Wärtsilä S
Colin Graham joins Orrick
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe said that Colin Graham has joined the firm as a partner in its Energy & Infrastructure Group, resident in London. Formerly with Hogan Lovells, Graham has 15 years’ experience working on the development of projects in the energy, power and resources sectors. In the ener
NGVA Europe expands BoD
NGVA Europe said that four of its members – Bord Gáis Networks, Daimler, Shell and xperion Energy & Environment – have been given seats on the association’s Board of Directors. The last General Meeting held during the activities of NGV2014 Brussels approved the new BoD members unanimously. The decis
DNV GL publishes Maritime Impact Magazine
Published in time for the SMM 2014 in Hamburg, this second edition of DNV GL’s Maritime Impact Magazine for customers and stakeholders covers emerging trends in the shipping industry. “The theme for this year’s SMM fair is ‘keeping the course’. In the business and regulatory climate we face today, t
Wartsila LNGPac receives DNV GL AIP certificate
The new Wärtsilä LNGPac, the upgraded version of the company’s successful LNG fuel handling system, has been granted an AIP (Approval in Principle) Certificate from the classification society DNV GL. The AIP Certificate covers Wärtsilä’s innovative improvements to the original LNGPac. The new soluti