Vessels
U.S. LNG cargo set to arrive at South Hook terminal
The UK’s South Hook liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal is scheduled to receive a cargo of the chilled fuel from the U.S. over the coming weekend.
Electrogas Malta prepares FSU Armada LNG Mediterrana for adverse weather
Electrogas Malta, the operator of the country’s first and only LNG regasification facility, has taken precaution measures for its FSU tanker Armada LNG Mediterrana due to adverse weather conditions.
Hudong-Zhonghua delivers Yamal LNG-dedicated tanker
China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has delivered LNG Dubhe, the first of four conventional LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project.
Rosetti Marino to build Panfido’s LNG unit
Italian tug operator Rimorchiatori Riuniti Panfido has placed an order for the construction of an LNG SBBT unit with its compatriot shipbuilder Rosetti Marino.
Quartet to trial SNG use on LNG-fueled Wes Amelie
Nauticor, a Hamburg based LNG supplier, is partnering on the technical showcase of the world’s first use of synthetic natural gas (SNG) as fuel for the LNG-retrofit containership Wes Amelie.
Terntank orders new LNG-powered tankers
Gothenburg-based shipping company Terntank has placed an order for two new LBG/LNG powered tankers on 15,000-dwt with the hybrid battery system and on-shore power at AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding.
UK awaiting LNG cargoes from Qatar, US
The South Hook LNG terminal on the shores of UK’s Milford Haven waterway is scheduled to receive three cargo deliveries in the coming days.
Nigerian LNG cargo heading for Sines terminal in Portugal
REN’s Sines LNG import terminal on Portugal’s Atlantic coast is set to receive a cargo of liquefied natural gas from Nigeria.
Disney Cruise Line orders LNG-fueled trio
The U.S.-based Disney Cruise Line has entered into a memorandum of agreement for three additional LNG-powered cruise ships with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.
PGNiG starts tender process to charter LNG tankers
Poland’s state-run gas firm PGNiG has reportedly started the tender process to charter liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers for its new imports of the super-chilled fuel.
Sovcomflot enters financing and charter for Arctic LNG 2-bound carrier
Russian shipping company Sovcomflot has signed a financing and time-charter agreements for the first icebreaking LNG carrier for Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project.
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 28 – November 3, 2019). Launching of TSHD Meuse River Set for November 16 A launching ceremony of the new 7.950m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Meuse River will take place on Saturday, November 1
MSC Cruises cuts first steel for its first LNG-powered vessel
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has held a steel-cutting ceremony for MSC Cruises’ LNG-powered cruise ship MSC Europa.
Damen Makes Record Delivery of Customized CSD350 to Brazil
Only four months after the signing of the contract, Damen successfully shipped a fully customized Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 350 to Brazil. The standard dredger was adapted to meet Brazilian Naval requirements and received additional options as per customer request. The CSD350 is the first station