The cargo containment of an LNG ship Moss type Spherical doesn't have a full Secondary barrier 🚧 and only a thick, self-supporting aluminium sphere that is carried by a cylindrical skirt at the equator. The containment system is based on the principle of Leak Before Fail .

This type of containment system is subjected to a thorough stress analysis and must include 1️⃣ fatigue life and 2️⃣ crack propagation analysis .

Because of these design factors , this type requires only a partial Secondary barrier 🚧, comprising a drip tray and a splash barrier.

Atlantic Sea LNG Trade, a joint venture between Greece’s DEPA Commercial and Aktor Group, is negotiating 🤝 to secure up to 15 billion cubic meters (bcm) of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually.

The proposed 20-year agreement aims to cement Greece’s position as a critical energy gateway 🎯 for Southeast Europe as the continent prepares to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027.

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The President of the Republic of Congo and Eni's CEO celebrate the first LNG cargo from Phase 2 of Congo LNG 🎊.

This represents a further step toward Eni’s target of expanding its LNG portfolio to 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030 📈.

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Middle East Gulf gas producer and exporter Qatar is growing its LNG carrier fleet to 200 vessels 🚀.

Qatar has undertaken the biggest shipbuilding programme in a reference to the Gulf state’s 128-ship project 🏗.

38 vessels from this have already been delivered, with one due to be handed over every three weeks this year and beyond 📈.

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Japanese shipowner NYK has sold one of its steam turbine LNG carriers 💵 as it weeds out older tonnage to renew its fleet.

The 149,700-cbm Grace Barleria (built 2007) had been sold to Indonesia-based buyers 🤝.

The 19-year-old membrane-type ship is reported to have fetched a strong price of about 💰35m.

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MISC Berhad has secured a significant long-term contract to provide Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipping services to 🤝 PETRONAS LNG Ltd.

The company has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from PLL for the long-term time charters of three 3️⃣ newbuild LNG carriers.

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BW LNG announced that BW Nivalis was delivered from Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo Shipyard in South Korea 🎊, and commenced her long-term charter with Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor on 4 February 2026 🤝.

BW Nivalis is the first of two sister vessels on long-term charters with Equinor, with BW Borealis to follow 🚢.

The vessel has a carrying capacity of 174,000 cbm 💧 and is equipped with ME-GI propulsion, a full reliquefaction system, shaft generators, and ALS.

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The newly commissioned Arc7 ice-class LNG carrier Alexey Kosygin has completed its inaugural delivery 💧.

The Alexey Kosygin loaded its first cargo of LNG at Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2. The shipment was then transported westward along the NSR to the Saam floating storage unit (FSU) 🚢.

The Alexey Kosygin, with a cargo capacity of 172,600 cubic meters, represents Russia’s first domestically assembled Arc7 ice-class vessel, capable of navigating through up to 2.1 meters of ice 🌊 without icebreaker assistance.

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Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), together with Norwegian shipleasing player Ocean Yield, has locked in long-term charter contracts for a series of new liquefied natural gas carriers with 🤝 US LNG heavyweight Cheniere.

The 200,000 cu m vessels will be built at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea 🏗, with deliveries scheduled from 2028.

NYK and Ocean Yield announced the LNG carrier newbuilding programme late last year for four 4️⃣ newbuilds, with options in place for a further four 4️⃣ units.

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The global LNG shipping industry will require over 650 new LNG carriers by 2040 🚀, according to analysis by Wood Mackenzie.

The market has experienced 18 months of historically low short-term charter rates 💵. Newbuild vessel deliveries averaging over 20 per quarter 📈 during the same period drove the weakness.

The market outlook shifts from 2027 onwards. New large scale LNG supply coming onstream this decade, supported by a record year of LNG supply final investment decisions in 2025 💵, will drive demand for shipping capacity 💧.

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Angola’s state-controlled energy company Sonangol is moving to grow its gas shipping exposure, placing an order 🤝 for a new 174,000 cu m LNG carrier at HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries 🏗.

The deal is valued at 💰245m, with delivery scheduled by June 2028.

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Australia’s Woodside Energy is closing in on its choice of shipowners and yards for multiple LNG carrier newbuildings 🏗, which it is seeking to take on charter.

Brokers and others working in the LNG sector said the energy company has shortlisted seven 7️⃣ owners.

Battle for LNG berths is heating up 📈 as newbuilding talks for one major player move forward.

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GTT has received an order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for the tank design of four 4️⃣ new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs).

The LNGCs will be built by the shipyard HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, each with a capacity of 200,000 m³ 💧. The cryogenic tanks of the vessels will be equipped with the Mark III Flex+ membrane containment system 🏢, developed by GTT.

Delivery of the vessels is scheduled between the third quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2029 🎊.

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GTT has received General Design Approval from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) 🎯 for its GTT NEXT1 LNG cargo containment system

G𝗧𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧𝟭 is combining the strengths of Mark III and NO96 technologies, GTT NEXT1 🏢 introduces a dual metallic membrane technology with a low boil-off rate of 0.07% V/D (for a standard 174,000 m³ LNG Carrier), setting a new benchmark in performance.

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The Tsakos Group of Companies, a major Hellenic shipping player that has previously limited its exposure to the gas carrier market, is close to inking its first such newbuildings since 2019 🤝.

The company is finalising a contract for two firm and two optional ships 4️⃣ at HD Hyundai Group in South Korea.

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GTT has received an order from Jiangnan Shipyard for the tank design of two 2️⃣ new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs) on behalf of Eastern Pacific Shipping.

GTT will design the cryogenic tanks of the vessels, which will each offer a capacity of 175,000 m³. The tanks will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system 🏢

Delivery of the vessels is expected at the end of 2028 🎊.

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Japan’s largest power generation company JERA announced the signing of a long-term liquefied natural gas sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) with 🤝 QatarEnergy to secure the supply of 3.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) 💧 for 27 years, with deliveries expected to commence in 2028.

Under this SPA, LNG will be supplied on a delivered ex-ship (DES) basis from Qatar’s LNG production facilities 🏭.

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PETRONAS LNG has signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with 🤝 QatarEnergy, the first long-term LNG supply agreement between the two companies.

Under the SPA, PLL will offtake up to two million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG 💧 from QatarEnergy over a period of 20 years.

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Mercuria signed long‑term LNG Sale and Purchase and Gas Supply Agreements with Commonwealth LNG 🤝, securing 1 Mtpa of LNG supply for 20 years from high‑quality U.S. projects 💧.

With the signing of the Mercuria SPA, Commonwealth has secured long-term, binding offtake agreements for 7 of the facility’s 9.5 Mtpa permitted capacity 🏭, including commitments from prominent energy industry participants Glencore, JERA, PETRONAS, and EQT.  

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Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) has received orders for three 3️⃣ liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels.

CIMC SOE has secured orders for two 2️⃣ 20,000-cubic-meter LNG bunkering vessels and one 1️⃣ 18,900-cubic-meter LNG bunker vessel

The clients have not been disclosed yet ❌.

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⚠️ This is the scary sound of LNG — if you hear it onboard, just sound the alarm.

In this video, I share the distinct sound LNG makes when it’s leaking or flashing, something every seafarer and LNG professional should instantly recognise.

Knowing this sound can make the difference between early response and a serious incident. Safety onboard LNG ships starts with awareness and training.

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