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IMO chief says shipping cannot abandon LNG investment overnight
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said governments renegotiating global shipping emissions rules must consider the industry’s existing investment in LNG.
Companies & Deals · 15 Oct 2026NYK-MISC Venture Secures Long-Term Charter for New LNG Carrier
Asia LNG Transport, a joint venture between NYK and MISC Berhad, has signed a long-term time-charter agreement with Malaysia LNG for a newbuild LNG carrier due for delivery in 2028.
Ports & Logistics · 02 Oct 2026Höegh Evi and PETROS Plan Kuching LNG Import Terminal
Höegh Evi and Petroleum Sarawak (PETROS) have agreed to jointly develop, own and operate a proposed LNG import terminal in Kuching, Malaysia, with first gas targeted by the end of 2029.
Technology · 21 Sep 2026LNG Tanker Vivit Africa Reports Systems Failure, Suspected Cyber Attack
The LNG tanker Vivit Africa LNG experienced a systems failure while approaching Italy, with crew reporting a suspected cyber attack. Investigations are ongoing and no perpetrator has been identified.
Ship Management · 30 Aug 2026Arc7 LNG Carrier Alexey Kosygin Lingers Off China Amid Repair Speculation
The recently delivered Russian Arc7 LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin has remained off China’s eastern coast after carrying an Arctic LNG 2 cargo through the Northern Sea Route, prompting unconfirmed speculation that the vessel may require attention at a Chinese repair yard.
Companies & Deals · 29 Aug 2026SFL commits $363m to four LNG dual-fuel car carriers
SFL has ordered four 7,000 ceu LNG dual-fuel car carriers for delivery in 2029. Two vessels have secured five-year charters to an Asia-based vehicle manufacturer, while the remaining pair are still open.
Shipping Markets · 22 Aug 2026Commodity Ship Traffic Slows Through Strait of Hormuz
Seven commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, half the previous day’s total, according to Kpler data. No very large crude carriers or LNG tankers were recorded, while traffic also eased at the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
Shipping Markets · 20 Aug 2026PV GAS Explores Five-Year LNG Supply Tender for Thi Vai Terminal
Vietnam’s state-controlled Petrovietnam Gas is assessing supplier interest in a potential five-year LNG contract covering 250,000 to 450,000 metric tons, with deliveries to the Thi Vai Terminal beginning in January 2027 or later.