The second 170,000-cubic-meter ice-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier provided by Teekay to the Yamal LNG project was delivered to the charterer in Sabetta, Russia, in September.The new ship, Rudolf Samoylovich, was delivered on September 6…
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The tanker market is readjusting to the Iranian sanctions and the Chinese Holidays already underway. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Charles R. Weber said that “VLCC rates were strengthening this week and are poised for more substantial gains i…
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As World Maritime Day was celebrated across the shipping sector on 27 September, the IMO’s chosen theme ‘better shipping for a better future’ applies across the industry. With mission critical travel of crew representing the second highest cost for ves…
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The implementation of the global 0.5% sulphur cap for bunker fuel under MARPOL Annex VI in just under 18 months’ time has been well publicised. Concerns about the cost of complying with this low sulphur cap and whether there will be sufficient availabi…
Five million tonne a year regasification terminal to begin operations by end of October.
India’s new LNG import terminal inaugurated Read More »