LNG

The European Commission’s competition officials are preparing to block a $2 billion merger between two of the world's biggest shipbuilders Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.

A chill wind is blowing through the long-standing Scottish engineering Hall of Fame after the nation failed in its efforts to construct its first LNG-powered ferries on time and on budget and most of those involved in the much-delayed project have been severely criticized by a Government report.

The Society for Marine Gas as a Fuel (SGMF) has published new guidance on work practices for maintenance, repair and dry-dock operations for ships that use gas/LNG as fuel to help ensure the safe maintenance of gas-fuelled ships.