Russian Sovcomflot to Operate Sanctioned Zvezda Arc7 LNG Carrier for Arctic LNG 2 Despite mounting Western sanctions Russia’s largest shipping company Sovcomflot appears set to operate ice-capable LNG carriers for Arctic LNG 2 currently under construction in Russia. New photos show the SCF logo being painted on the side of the lead vessel,Aleksey Kosygin.
New Powerful Arc7 LNG Carriers Could Eliminate Need for Icebreakers on Northern Sea Route An improved second generation of Arc7 LNG carriers revealed today by Finland’s Aker Arctic may be so powerful that it can navigate Russia’s Northern Sea Route year-round, even without icebreaker escorts.
Novatek Orders 10 Arc7 Carriers for Arctic LNG 2 from Zvezda Shipyard Novatek takes a big step forward in its Arctic LNG 2 project ordering ten new icebreaking gas carriers from the Russian Zvezda shipyard. The company is expected to order a further twelve ships from DSME in South Korea before the end of September.
Novatek Signs Contract for Construction of Arctic LNG 2, Orders New LNG Carriers Novatek’s Arctic endeavours continue as it moves ahead with the construction of its new $20bn Arctic LNG 2 project. In an effort to overcome a potential shortage of LNG carriers and logistical challenges it will partner with Sovcomflot in ordering four new Arc7 LNG carriers.
