Port of Rotterdam organized two meetings to address the results achieved and the still remaining barriers for the implementation of LNG as a fuel for inland shipping.
Over a hundred LNG specialists from various European ports, local governments and the private market, accepted the invitation of the Port of Rotterdam for two LNG-Masterplan meetings. On the first day, September 23rd, Safety was the main topic. On the second day, September 24th, Strategy. Both meetings addressed the results achieved and the still remaining barriers for the implementation of LNG as a fuel for inland shipping.
Elderman Pex Langenberg: “Rotterdam has embraced the implementation of LNG.”
Mark Bell,Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel: “There is a dash for gas, gas is becoming more and more popular as a fuel, a lot of industries are switching to gas because of the price attractiveness. But we have to be aware of what the public thinks. We have to educate the general public on the safety of LNG vessels. That is a challenge since track records don’t go back too long.”
Niels Lyklema, Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment:“LNG brings unprecedented changes to the market. We see parallel amendments in regulations, technology and safety reg. navigation personnel.”
After 3 years of activities in the Masterplan project, many LNG facilities are in place. But there is still a lot to do. Matthé Bakker, DNV GL:“The lack of harmonisation does create confusion, rules can be interpreted in various ways.”Mark Bell:“We should be clear about the numbers, regarding the environmental benefits.“Roland van Assche, Port of Rotterdam:“At this stage of the life cycle, the switch to LNG should not only be encouraged, it should also be rewarded.”Manfred Seitz, Pro Danube:“We are in a dialogue with the EU about needed funding. They do see the need and the urgency. It is clear, LNG is the most promissing fuel for inland navigation.”
LNG is cool, and cold as ice. A special surprise on both days: LNG vessel ice-cream
Source & Image Credits: Port of Rotterdam
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