Ports of Stockholm has become one of the first ports in the world to offer a bunkering infrastructure solution for the provision of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to large passenger ferries. A successful collaboration involving AGA, Viking Line, Ports of Stockholm and the appropriate government agencies has made an infrastructure for bunkering possible.

Classification society ABS has granted approval in Principle (AIP) to a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) and regasification articulated tug barge concept introduced by Waller Marine Inc, Houston

Shell has launched the first 100% LNG powered tank barge at a Christening ceremony attended by Shell CEO Peter Voser at Peters Shipyards in The Netherlands.

There is a growing awareness in today’s marine market of the need for alternative fuel solutions that can reduce emissions while also demonstrating commercial viability. Finding a single solution that can ensure compliance with impending regulations to reduce sulphur oxide (SOx), nitrogen oxide (NOx) has so far proven to be elusive however

Article presents the arguments for and against the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG). First, Rick McArthur presents Wärtsilä’s case for dual-fuel propulsion with gas combustion technology as the low-emission, economical alternative to conventional fuels.

On the 18th and 19th of September 2012, the project MarTech LNG conducted an open workshop at Bornholm, Denmark in our efforts to strengthen the LNG supply chain in the Baltic Sea. You can find the presentations from the day at the right of the page.

The Gazprom Board of Directors discussed the information on the natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel market development.

It was noted that one of Gazprom's main objectives in the domestic market is to considerably expand the NGV fuel business and set up the Company's large-scale natural gas market on its basis.

DNV has launched a concept for a new generation of fishing vessels that points the way to the fishing industry of the future.

With its new cruise ferries, Fjord Line is taking a ground-breaking step to reduce emissions and protect the environment.

Date: 14 june 2012
Venue: Danish Transport Authority (Trafikstyrelsen)
Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, DK- 2300 Copenhagen.

This open conference encourages the involvement of all environmentally concerned shipping branch organisations, port authorities and stakeholders in shipping.