LNG trade between Qatar and the UK is entering a new chapter with the opening of the $13.2bn Qatargas terminal at Ras Laffan on April 6, followed by the deep anchorage South Hook receiving terminal at Milford Haven in Wales.

WORK on the world?s largest gas to liquids plant, Pearl GTL in Qatar, is on target to meet its scheduled end 2010 completion date, with ramp up beginning 2011.

NAKILAT and vessel charterer Qatargas Operating Co named 10 of the world?s largest LNG carriers at three separate ceremonies recently in South Korea?s premier shipyards.

THE new Doha port, being built 40 km south of the city, will replace the existing one and cost between $5bn-$6bn. The out-of-town gateway will alleviate city congestion and capitalise on its proximity to the industrial areas, notably the Al Messaid Industrial Centre.

BEFITTING these tumultuous times, there does not appear to be any consensus on how much Qatar will grow this year, with predictions ranging from 9%-18% and one going as far as 28%.

TOKYO—Pirates fired on a Japanese cargo ship off the coast of Somalia but fled after the ship began evasive maneuvers, the Japanese government said Monday.

Associated Press - March 23, 2009 7:35 PM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Navy will have a new ship built at Marinette Marine, preventing scores of layoffs pending at the shipyard in Marinette.

There is such massive interest in participating in Europort Istanbul 2009 that an extra hall has to be added to the exhibition area. It is the 10th time that the maritime exhibition has been held and it has proved itself to be the business platform for the ship building industry in Turkey. Around 530 national and international brands are represented at Europort Istanbul 2009, giving both shipyards and suppliers an opportunity to present themselves.

* Ship contract terms are fixed-price plus incentive fee

ANKARA (A.A) - Pakistan's national day was celebrated with areception in Ankara on Monday.