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QatarEnergy chooses Nakilat to own and operate up to 25 newbuild LNG carriers

As part of the second phase of its massive LNG fleet expansion project, QatarEnergy has selected Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) to own and operate up to 25 conventional-size LNG carriers pursuant to time charter parties (TCP) to be entered into by affiliates of the two companies. QatarEnergy

about 2 years ago

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Samsung Heavy Industries lands massive $3.4B order for 15 LNG carriers

South Korean shipbuilding major Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured a contract to construct fifteen liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for an undisclosed shipping company from the Middle East.

about 2 years ago

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Red Sea crisis: Missile attacks prompt Maersk subsidiary to halt transits, as emissions surge due to rerouting

Two U.S.-flagged containerships, Maersk Detroit and Maersk Chesapeake, operated by Maersk Line, Limited, a U.S. subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, were targeted by anti-ship missiles while transiting the Bab el-Mandeb on January 24, 2024. The attacks were confirmed by Maersk saying that the two vesse

about 2 years ago

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Clarksons forecasts 40 million CGT output for 2024-2025 after record year for car carriers

As the maritime industry charts a course for robust growth, Clarksons Shipbroking foresees a substantial increase in global shipbuilding activities, primarily driven by the growth in South Korean output. Clarksons’ estimations project a noteworthy 40 million compensated gross tonnage (CGT) output fo

about 2 years ago

Illustration; Image: Saad Sherida al-Kaabi,Minister of Energy in Qatar, and the President and CEO of QatarEnergy/Courtesy of QatarEnergy

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QatarEnergy linked to $2.4 billion deal for 8 Q-Max LNG carriers, set to be world’s largest

Qatar’s LNG heavyweight QatarEnergy has sealed a contract with Chinese shipbuilder CSSC Hudong Zhonghua shipbuilding for the construction of eight Q-Max ultra-large LNG carriers, according to broker reports. Valued at over $2.4 billion, these cutting-edge vessels, part of QatarEnergy’s “Hundred Ship

about 2 years ago

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ICCT: Liquified gas tankers to blame for 82% of shipping’s methane emissions in 2021

In 2021, an overwhelming 82 percent of methane emissions from international shipping could be traced back to liquefied gas tankers, primarily LNG carriers, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The data is derived from an analysis conducted using the ICCT’s Systemati

about 2 years ago

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DNV: Orders for alternative-fueled vessels grow, methanol in spotlight

According to the latest stats from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, a total of 298 ships with alternative fuel propulsion were ordered in 2023, with methanol going mainstream. The classification society revealed that by a small margin, methanol proved the most popular alternative fuel

about 2 years ago

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Nakilat books LNG and LPG carriers at Hyundai Samho in fleet expansion move

Qatari LNG shipping operator Nakilat has placed orders at South Korean Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the construction of six vessels – two LNG carriers and four very large LPG/ammonia carriers – as part of its strategic shipping expansion. The order was revealed on January 9, 2024. It in

about 2 years ago

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Clarksons: 2023 a positive year for shipping as China delivers 50% of shipbuilding output

Seaborne trade has witnessed a notable uptick in 2023, registering a 3% increase to a $12.4 billion, according to data from Clarksons Research. The global maritime landscape further unveils a 3% growth in the world fleet, reaching an 2.3 billion deadweight tons (dwt). Despite this expansion, the new

about 2 years ago

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Clarksons: 45% of ships ordered in 2023 embrace alternative fuels, with LNG still in the lead

The renewal of the global shipping fleet made a significant stride in 2023, with a total of 539 ships, equivalent to 45% of all newbuild orders placed last year by gross tonnage, being capable of running on alternative fuels, Clarksons Research said. “2023 was a hugely significant year in the shippi

about 2 years ago

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2023 in review: A transformative year for shipping and maritime

In the maritime realm, 2023 has been a year marked by transformative projects and announcements, on both the regulatory side, ship designing, and shipbuilding front as well as demand signals for the production of alternative fuels. Amidst geopolitical turbulences in the Middle East, the ongoing conf

about 2 years ago

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Asyad and Oman LNG seal long-term deal for two 5th generation LNG carriers

ASYAD Shipping, a part of Oman’s national logistics provider ASYAD Group, and Oman LNG have signed a long-term agreement for the charter of two 5th generation LNG carriers. According to Asyad, the agreement for two 170,000 cubic meter LNG carriers affirms the company’s commitment to boost local adde

about 2 years ago

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PIL and DP World team up to decarbonize global supply chains by using alternative fuels

Singapore’s shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) and Dubai-based port operator DP World have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop green solutions, such as using alternative fuels, to decarbonize global supply chains. PIL and DP World signed the agreement at the

about 2 years ago

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Training project for seafarers on zero-emission ships in the making

A new training project is being launched aimed at preparing seafarers for zero or near-zero emission ships as a way of addressing the imminent need for upskilling the workforce to operate advanced technological solutions and alternative fuels. The project was announced at the 2023 UN Climate Change

about 2 years ago