Seaspan Energy has launched the first of its first of three 7600m3 LNG bunkering vessels, the Seaspan Garibaldi. The first two vessels will be delivered in 2024 with the third vessel arriving in 2025.
According to Seaspan, the Seaspan Garibaldi is set to deliver low-carbon solutions to the global market and will be based in the Panama region, and the second vessel is targeted to support the West Coast market as it develops. The Seaspan Garibaldi is 112.8 meters in length, 18.6 meters in width, 5 meters in draft, with a design speed of 13 knots.
Developing an LNG bunkering business is a natural progression for Seaspan, as the company already provides traditional fueling services and is a highly experienced LNG vessel operator with a fleet of hybrid ferries that operate primarily on LNG.
… said Ian McIver, President of Seaspan Energy
The LNG bunkering vessels are being built by CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE), one of the most experienced small-scale gas carrier shipyards in the world, having delivered more than 30 LNG gas carriers.
For the design of the LNG Bunker Vessels, Seaspan worked closely with the Canadian-based team at VARD Marine Inc. to incorporate emerging technologies resulting in a decrease in emissions and underwater noise.
The design is focused on safe, efficient, and economical refueling of multiple ship types with an ability to transfer to and from a wide range of terminals, Seaspan informs. The design aims to allow the vessel to engage in ship-to-ship LNG transfer and coastal and short-sea shipping operations.
To remind, in early December, Seaspan placed an order for 10,800 CEU, ammonia and methanol ready, LNG dual-fuelled Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) with Hyundai Glovis (Glovis).
