French LNG technology firm GTT signs technology assistance and licensing agreement with Chinese yard
Gaztransport and Technigaz (GTT), the French LNG storage technology company for ships and onshore, has signed a technical assistance and licensing agreement for the construction of GTT membrane containment systems with Hong Kong-headquartered China Merchants Heavy Industries.
Zim Shipping of Israel charters 10 LNG duel-fueled containerships for Asia-US East Coast trade route
Zim Integrated Shipping Services, the Israeli shipping company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has signed a long-term charter agreement for 10 liquefied natural gas dual-fuel container vessels being constructed in South Korea.
Monaco-based GasLog secures over $1Bln of financing to finalize newbuild programme
GasLog Ltd., the Monaco-based LNG carrier fleet owner with 19 vessels and with another 15 ships held by its US affiliate GasLog Partners, said it signed an export credit agency-backed debt financing facility of $1.05 billion with 12 international banks for its current newbuilding programme.
Lloyd’s Register approves Korean design for very large crude carrier with LNG fuel capability
Lloyd’s Register, the UK maritime classification society, has awarded South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries, with approval in principle for a very large crude carrier (VLCC) powered by liquefied natural gas.
