Orlen and Port of Gdynia Sign Deal to Evaluate LNG Fuels for Vessels
Polish energy firm Orlen and the Port of Gdynia Authority have signed an agreement to evaluate the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and bio-LNG as vessel fuels.
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Stade to Begin Operations as Germany’s Fifth Floating LNG Terminal
The new floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Stade, Germany, will begin start-up operations in September, with a first commissioning cargo expected in November, its operator said on Thursday.
OPINION | Oil Tankers Take the Long Route as Buyers Pay up for Peace of Mind
Energy trade routes that optimise distance and costs may no longer be suitable for the fractured and fractious modern world, especially for major importers.Ongoing tensions involving Iran are pushing major oil importers to develop alternative supply routes, which increasingly bypass…
UK MAIB Closes Probe Into Stena Line Ferry Hull Breach at Holyhead
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has closed its inquiry into the Ro-Pax ferry Stena Estrid after the vessel punctured its hull against an unprotected jetty fender at Holyhead Port in Wales.
“Pink Corridor” to Explore Nuclear-Powered Transatlantic Container Shipping
A new project focusing on the challenges of developing a so-called “pink corridor” for nuclear-powered transatlantic container shipping is taking shape. It will be led by Lloyd’s Register and A.P.
Turkey Detains Crew From Tanker Involved in Collision
Turkish authorities have detained nine of the 10 crewmembers from the tanker Alsu that was involved in a collision with a Turkish cargo ship on Wednesday as the search and rescue operation continued.