ABS has published a new Advisory about LNG Bunkering in response to the industry’s growing interest in gas propulsion.
Owners, operators, designers and shipyards around the world are considering the advantages that operating on natural gas may provide. However, when considering any new or evolving technology, it is important to have a clear understanding of not only the benefi ts, but the challenges that may be involved.
This Advisory has been developed in order to respond to the need for better understanding by members of the maritime industry of the issues involved with bunkering vessels with natural gas. It is intended to provide guidance on the technical and operational challenges of LNG bunkering operations both from the bunker vessel’s perspective (or land-side source) and from the receiving vessel’s perspective. Some of the key areas that are addressed in this Advisory are critical design issues, methods of analysis, and current thinking on possible solutions to the requirements of regulations and safe practice, as well as important areas of operational process, training and safeguards.
The LNG Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory explores the benefits, challenges, and solutions associated with fuelling vessels equipped with LNG power systems.
“Ship owners, operators, designers and shipyards around the world are considering the advantages that operating on natural gas may provide,” says Roy Bleiberg, ABS’ Director of Global Gas Solutions.
“However, when considering any new or evolving technology, it is important to have a clear understanding of not only the benefits, but the challenges that may be involved.”
The Advisory offers an extensive overview of potential solutions and current practices associated with LNG bunkering from the perspectives of an LNG fuel provider and gas fueled vessel operator.
“Some of the key areas that are addressed in this Advisory are properties of LNG, critical design issues, operational issues aboard the gas fueled ship as well as bunkering vessels, proper procedures, crew training and the means to promote safe operations with needed risk assessments,” Bleiberg continued.
The following sections are included in the Advisory:
• Introduction
• General Information on LNG
• General Considerations for LNG Bunkering
• Key Characteristics of LNG and Tank Capacity for Bunkering
• Vessel Compatibility • Operational Issues Aboard the Receiving Ship
• Special Equipment Requirements Aboard the Receiving Ship
• LNG Storage Tanks and Systems for Monitoring and Control of Stored LNG
• Operational and Equipment Issues from the Supplier Side • Bunker Operations
• Commercial Issues and Custody Transfer
• Regulatory Framework • Safety and Risk Assessments
• List of Guidance Documents and Suggested References
• Appendices with Technical Details
You may view the Advisory by clicking below:
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