MOL reached an agreement with Ehime Prefecture and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. to build four 7,000-unit capacity car carriers using environment-friendly LNG as their main fuel.
LNG Vessels
Volkswagen Becomes First Automaker To Use LNG Ships To Transport Most Of Its Vehicles
After the first two LNG car carriers entered service in 2020, Volkswagen Group Logistics has now ordered four more ships with dual-fuel engines that can be powered with environmentally-friendly liquid gas.
LNG Shipping Rates Reach Record High Of $350000 Per Day
The shipping industry has created a milestone as it set a new shipping rate of $350,000 per day because of a surge in LNG shipping. However, this record-breaking rate is likely to be short-lived as it’s expected to subside by Spring.
NYK Receives Delivery Of Japan’s First LNG-Fueled PCTC ‘Sakura Leader’
On October 28, NYK took delivery of Sakura Leader, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of navigating oceans with only LNG as the ship’s main fuel.
CMA CGM’s Second 23000 TEU LNG Container Vessel ‘CHAMPS ELYSEES’ Joins Fleet
The CMA CGM CHAMPS ELYSEES joins the French Asia Line, CMA CGM Group’s most emblematic line between Asia and Northern Europe.
Largest LNG-Powered Container Ship ‘CMA CGM Jacques Saade’ Features Wärtsilä Solutions
The CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE, the first 23,000 TEU container vessel in the world to be powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) and equipped with a range of solutions from technology group Wärtsilä, has been delivered.
What are Gas Carrier Ships?
Gas carriers are special types of ships with pressurized compartments to store different types of gases under pressure and controlled temperature.
What is Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE) on Gas Carrier Ships?
Boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion (BLEVE) is a unique phenomenon that takes place especially on gas carrier ships or ships having tanks with highly pressurized liquid cargo. BLEVE is a dangerous condition on board ships which should be avoided at any cost.
Construction and Operation of Loading Arms Used for LNG Carriers
Loading arms is a type of loading arrangement found on LNG carriers. The article describes construction and working of the loading arm, along with important technical aspects of the system
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