LNG MFI held one of its regular round table forums inviting key LNG marine transport fuel stakeholders to hear our guest speakers were:
• Minister Alannah MacTiernan, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Ports; Minister assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs; and
• Dr Mary Stewart, CEO, Energetics
BHP has released the world’s first bulk carrier tender for LNG-fuelled transport for up to 27 million t of its iron ore.
The LNG Marine Fuel Institute (LNG MFI) welcomes the news that BHP has commenced a tender process for LNG-fuelled bulk carriers to operate from Australia.
Sleiphur; Image courtesy of Heerema
Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has completed Heerema’s Sleipnir semisubmersible crane vessel, dubbed the biggest and strongest in the world, and the first LNG-powered vessel of its kind.
Tightening environmental regulations and limits set on worldwide shipping emissions have increased the attractiveness of gas as a marine fuel, and LNG has emerged as the principal alternative fuel option being adopted today.
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world's largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.
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