Duo to launch world’s first ammonia-ready LNG bunkering vessel in Australia

Under their collaboration, partners aim to build a long-term zero emission sustainable shipping industry in Australia using LNG as the transition fuel and move towards green ammonia and methanol as the targeted fuel for bunkering vessels operating in the Northwest and Eastern ports of Australia.

As explained, Oceania is progressing its LNG bunker license applications with key port authorities and is engaging in preliminary talks with Australian natural gas and green ammonia. Oceania are collaborating with energy, shipping and industry partners to realise this opportunity.

We are thrilled to be working with Kanfer Shipping to activate Australia’s competitive advantage, connecting its production of sustainable energy with its position at the apex of the Asia-Pacific commodity trade route. The opportunity will drive new avenues of high-grade technical employment, while preserving our environment and ensuring future energy security.

…Nick Bentley, Director of Oceania Marine Energy said.

What is more, Kanfer has an exclusive design license with CGR Arctic Marine AS, focused on enabling liquid gas transportation with the lowest possible environmental footprint and achieving zero emission marine transportation.

This transition to zero emission has already started, as the vessel design utilises LNG as a fuel combined with hybrid and peak energy saving technologies from Kongsberg Maritime. With future modification, the Rolls-Royce Bergen gas engines can be converted to operate on ammonia. The vessel is designed for simplicity and can be adapted to load LNG, methanol or ammonia.

We strongly believe in the green/blue ammonia as a future fuel and for Australia to become a leading producer. We are proud to be part of the zero-emission marine transportation initiative and supply bunker vessels ready-made for future marine fuels.

…Stig Hangen Managing Partner, Kanfer Shipping concluded.