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A memorandum signed at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok commits HD Hyundai Samho and ClassNK to jointly develop an LNG carrier design that implements forthcoming amendments to the IGC Code, a report says.
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A memorandum signed at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok commits HD Hyundai Samho and ClassNK to jointly develop an LNG carrier design that implements forthcoming amendments to the IGC Code, a report says.
Korean Register has issued an Approval in Principle for a new 50,000-cbm LPG carrier developed with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the award being presented at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok on 16 September 2026.
K Shipbuilding, Sejin Heavy Industries and ClassNK have agreed an MOU at Gastech 2026 to co-develop a new generation Eco LPG carrier that applies the amended IGC Code, sources indicated on 16 September 2026.
AXIA Ventures Group, part of Alpha Bank Group, served as lead adviser, joint coordinator and bookrunner to Star Bulk in a Greek public offering and parallel admission to Euronext Athens, a deal described as a first for the exchange.
TOP Ships Inc recorded net income of $6.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.61 for the six months to 30 June 2026, with stockholders' equity at $76.7 million.
Lloyd's Register, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable have formed a joint development project to deploy and independently verify an onboard continuous emissions monitoring system for LNG carriers, a The report said on 16 September 2026.
Monthly port figures show Fujairah bunker fuel sales dropped 2.7% from July and 65% year‑on‑year in August, according to data published 15 September and reported on 16 September 2026.
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