LNG

US ferry operator Washington State Ferries reports that it is a step closer to converting one class of vessels from diesel to LNG operation.

The new Fassmer built Helgoland ferry for AG EMS, will be constructed under the supervision of classification society DNV GL.

Wärtsilä has announced that it has successfully conducted full scale testing of its low-speed two-stroke dual-fuel engine running on LNG as fuel.

The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a total of US$1.4m funding for two projects supporting the increased use of alternative fuels and technology in the maritime industry.

MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced an order for two 7S90ME-GI two-stroke dual fuel engines, capable of running on LNG or HFO/MDO, and which the company says are the largest-ever dual fuel…

Today (2 October) sees the entry into service of the Buquebus LNG-fuelled fast ferry ‘Francisco’.

Canadian gas distribution company Gaz Métro has announced that it is to supply three LNG-fuelled ferries that will be entering service in Québec from 2015.

Norway’s Air Products has been chosen by Harvey Gulf International to supply membrane-type nitrogen gas generators for six newly ordered LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSVs).