The design combines high send-out capacity with multi-mode regasification technology, placing the concept among the highest-capacity FSRU designs currently under development. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP)…
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LR study points to 200,000m³ LNG carriers as viable next step for global LNG fleet renewal
200,000m³ LNG carriers New analysis finds larger LNG carriers could deliver greater transport efficiency while retaining access to most key LNG terminals worldwide. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has identified 200,000m³ LNG…
The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce the arrival of the CMA CGM PANTHEON at the Port of Southampton, one of Northern Europe’s leading container ports and a strategic…
Hybrid electric propulsion is expected to play an increasingly important role in improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore…
Lloyd’s Register supports LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion for Perenco offshore gas project
The project underlines the growing role of asset life extension amid increasing demand for floating gas infrastructure. Lloyd’s Register is delivering classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an…
Older dry bulk and LNG vessels could provide a short-term breather in ship recycling supply, says Wirana
Limited recycling supply could get a brief respite in the coming weeks from a weakening second-hand interest in older vessels and softer demand for steam turbine LNG ships. Both of these factors will encourage these ships being sent for end-of-life disposal, according to Wirana Shipping. …
First order of its kind: Svanehoj to supply LTD gauging systems for an LNGC-to-FSU conversion The order strengthens Svanehoj’s position in offshore LNG infrastructure as demand grows for LNG carrier…
U-Ming Marine Welcomes First LNG Carrier “DIAMOND GAS JADE,” Marking a New Milestone in Diversified Operations
“DIAMOND GAS JADE,” a 174,000 m3 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier invested by a joint venture under U-Ming Marine Transport Corp. (TSE: 2606), held its grand naming ceremony on May 19 at…
Andreas Stamatopoulos and Aimilios Sapranidis question live on EPT3 102FM John Faraclas on the current geoplitical situation and how Shipping is being affected with The Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine…
Two acclaimed Greek journalists questioned John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk in London on the current warring situation on EPT3 102FM Radio; a very timely interview given the gloabl uncertainty with two…
bound4blue and Cryosafe Services partner to support LNG Carrier eSAIL® applications
Barcelona, 14/05/2026: Cryosafe Services, a leader in LNG operations and consultancy support services, has signed a partnership agreement with bound4blue to collaborate towards the application of bound4blue eSAIL® integration for LNG Carrier…
Orderbook growth and significant developments in reducing methane slip highlight LNG’s role in maritime decarbonisation
A new edition of Fuel for thought: LNG sets out how LNG continues to offer a competitive compliance pathway as EU and IMO regulations tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released its…
Weekly Brief: Sixty Days In—The Extended Business Impacts of the Middle East Conflict
I wrote to you four weeks ago about the conflict in the Middle East, its impact on energy, and what that means for business leaders. Now we’re two months in, and the…
Brief Update: No 26/06 Date: April 02, 2026 Executive summary Objectives SEA GUARDIAN, pursues innovative approach by analyzing Maritime Security in accordance with international standards and a certain frame of…
Dear Fellow Ship Finance Aficionados, Each week between now and Marine Money Week, we are going highlight an aspect of the event. It might be special speakers, unique content or one…
Oslo, Norway, 14 April 2026. Demand for low greenhouse gas (GHG) methane is expected to grow in the coming decades as the expanding LNG‑capable fleet faces increasingly stringent emissions requirements.…
New report finds LNG remains cruise shipping’s most deployable decarbonisation option
LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its…
Dear Readers, It is our pleasure to present the Q1 2026 edition of our Shipping Market Analysis Report. If the close of last year established a “new normal” of geopolitical…
Costas Mardas questions John Faraclas on the Strait of Hormuz at BLUESKY TV’s program Personal Data
Given the importance of Shipping and in particular that of Greek Shipping in keeping a balance to the economy and well being of 8 billion people on Planet Ocean, world…
Vergina TV’s Stergios Kalogiros interviews All About Shipping’s John Faraclas on the Middle East mess and in particular on the Strait of Hormuz
An interesting debate with Vergina Tv’s CEO Stergios Kalogiros at Vergina’s Athens studio last night with the participation of Chrsitakis Meleties of Dimokratikos Synagermos political party from Nicosia, Cyprus. John…
Weekly Brief: A New Energy Reality—Higher Prices, Longer Disruption, Harder Choices
I just had an intense weekend of dialogue with Maurice Berns, chair of BCG’s Center for Energy Impact, and Pattabi Seshadri, global leader of our Energy practice. Both had returned from…
Olga Psaridou and Ion Tsohos of EPT3 interview All About Shipping’s John Faraclas on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the Energy prices, War et al
Further to last week’s interview on the mess in the Middle East and the worsening of the energy issue engulfing slowly, but steadily, the global economy with Iran countering assymetricaly…
Greek Controlled Shipping: An informative report based on data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence
March 2026 Greek Controlled Shipping: An information paper based on data provided to the GSCCby S&P Global Market Intelligence For the 39th consecutive year the GSCC presents statistical data, in…
LNG and methanol create path dependencies that divert investments from shipping’s long-term decarbonisation pathway, new study warns
Study by UCL academics finds that while LNG and methanol use as alternative fuels generate some knowledge spillovers and procedural regulatory learning useful for green ammonia, the main scalable zero…
REGION: Persian Gulf – Gulf of OMAN – West Indian Ocean – Somalia – Bab El Mandab – Southern Red Sea Reference: Joint War Committee, date 3rd March 2026, Circular…




