Tag: LNG bunkering

GTT announced that it has received an Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd’s Register, for its 4,000 m3 Bunkering Ship concept, using Mark III Flex Cargo Containment system and operating with a vapour pressure of up to 2 barg.

 A new 5800 m3 LNG bunker and feeder vessel, being built for Sirius Veder Gas AB at Royal Bodewes, Hoogezand, in the Netherlands, will be powered by a Wärtsilä propulsion solution. The Wärtsilä propulsion package will comprise a 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel main engine capable of running on either LNG or diesel, a reduction gearbox with power take-off (PTO), a shaft line suitable for use with environmentally friendly lubricants and equipped with a Wärtsilä Airguard aft seal that allows zero emissions, and a Wärtsilä controllable pitch propeller.Wärtsilä has unequalled experience in providing dual-fuel propulsion solutions for the LNG shipping market, and the latest Wärtsilä 34DF engine version features high power output and reduced fuel consumption in both gas and diesel modes. In gas mode, the vessel will comply with the IMO’s Tier III NOx emission regulations without need of secondary exhaust cleaning systems. When delivered, the ship will be operated on a long-term charter by Skangass, the leading player in the Nordic and Finnish LNG markets. Sirius Veder Gas AB, the owners of the new vessel, is a joint venture formed between Sirius Rederi of Sweden and the Netherlands based Anthony Veder Group.  The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery in 2016 ...

 Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Mr Andrew Tan called on more ports to be ready for LNG bunkering, given the global move towards cleaner shipping and higher environmental standards, during his speech at the 3rd Busan International Port Conference (BIPC) in Busan, South Korea.In his speech titled "Environmental Sustainability for International Shipping - LNG as a marine fuel", Mr Tan said Asia has great potential to offer LNG bunkering considering some of the most important trade routes traverse the region. In this regard, Singapore hopes to promote greater discussions and cooperation amongst global hub ports to provide LNG bunkering for short sea and ocean going vessels.LNG has been touted to deliver impressive reductions in SOx, NOx or CO2 emissions and is seen as a fuel of the future. Currently, about 48 ports around the world are either LNG bunkering ready or have plans to do so.The 3rd BIPC is being held in Busan, South Korea from 5 to 6 November 2015. Themed "Ports Exploring the Unexplored", the conference aims to identify and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the shipping and maritime industry. Mr Tan met the new President of Busan Port Authority, Mr ...

 The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise, or LGC NCOE, partnered with the American Bureau of Shipping, or ABS, to hold its bimonthly liquefied gas webinar.These webinars are used to train Coast Guard vessel inspectors, facility examiners, pollution responders, security, waterways management personnel and planners around the country, who are or are soon to be involved in the liquefied gas industry.The LGC NCOE works with the private sector to train Coast Guard personnel on the newest technologies.This session was presented by the American Bureau of Shipping. The presentation guided more than 40 Coast Guard units through ABS’s recently released second edition of their report titled, “Bunkering of Liquefied Natural Gas-fueled Marine Vessels in North America.”The presentation provided practical knowledge on LNG bunkering infrastructure, bunkering options, application of US regulations and lessons learned from early adopters.   The presentation continued with a deeper understanding of the technical design and operational aspects of LNG bunkering systems to include piping, couplings, loading arms, vapor control systems, communications, monitoring and custody transfers.The seminar educated more than 200 Coast Guard participants who are already, or will soon be, inspecting LNG bunkering operations in ports around the countrySource: USCG Blog In the outbreak, I was frank with ...

 DNV GL has issued updated Recommended Practice (RP) on the development and operation of LNG bunkering facilities. It is the first industry's  guidance on how to perform quality measurements and quantity metering of LNG fuel supply.In order to continue meeting and supporting the market in its growing demand for cleaner fuels and versatile LNG applications, DNV GL has updated its RP for Development and operation of LNG bunkering facilities (DNVGL-RP-G105). The RP now includes a section dedicated to determining LNG quantity and its properties. The objective is to assist operators in addressing the large spread in properties, density and the calorific value among the available LNG sources globally.This update is a key driver for the monetization of the LNG small scale distribution and infrastructure, helping to develop a more transparent and compatible market and to safeguard sustainable growth.The RP enables the industry to understand the business impact of proper fiscal measurement. Gas from different sources with various compositions can result in substantial variation in energy content and burning properties. This may have implications for billing, the expected voyage distance and safe use in terms of operations.“The specification of LNG as a marine fuel and required metering methodology has until now ...

 Bureau Veritas has published requirements for LNG Bunkering tankers. The requirements, set out in Rule Note NR 620 LNG Bunkering Ship, cover special arrangements for ships carrying LNG which will transfer that LNG to ships using LNG as fuel.Jean-Francois Segretain, Technical Director, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division, says,“Establishing a secure and safe LNG bunkering chain is the key to a swift uptake of LNG fuel across shipping. We believe that small-scale LNG bunker vessels will play a key role in developing that chain. These rules help ensure safe development of this new type of ships. Of the fifteen or so small-scale LNG ships ordered so far ten are to BV class so we are driving this sector forward.”NR 620 covers the design and installation of the LNG transfer systems from bunkering ship to the receiving ship and the vapour transfer system from the receiving ship to bunkering ship, including LNG hoses, transfer arms and auxiliary systems for handling the LNG system. The design and installation of the equipment intended for boil-off gas management on the bunkering ship and the design and installation of the gas piping system of the bunkering ship are also set out. There is a separate ...

 The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise has released LNG bunkering field notice to provide recommendations to field units where bunkering of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for use as a marine fuel may occur to evaluate the safety of LNG bunkering operations.The field notice is critically important for all parties involved in liquefied natural gas bunkering operations to fully understand the risks that are presented when transferring LNG.While LNG can be handled safely, it’s cryogenic, asphyxiant and flammability hazards must be recognized and mitigated in order to avoid serious personnel injury, vessel damage and/or other harmful effects.The notice includes the following recommendations based off best practices and lessons learned observed during recent LNG bunkering operations in order to prevent future incidents:a. All vessels engaged in LNG bunkering operations should have Coast Guard reviewed procedures for inerting, purging, cool down, loading, and testing of Emergency Shutdown Devices (ESDs) similar to what is seen in a Safety Management System (SMS) prior to conducting LNG bunkering. If the Certification of Inspection is not complete, interim procedures should be developed prior to the vessels first bunkering operation (e.g., preceding sea trials). If the vessel does not fall under a SMS, some alternate procedures should be ...

View full infographic herePort of Singapore offers S$12 million funding for building of LNG-fuelled vesselsMPA Singapore has taken another step toward the eventual launch of the LNG Bunkering Pilot Programme (LBPP) targeted for early 2017. The expressed aim of the LBPP is to develop Singapore as a key LNG bunkering hub in Asia.The Port of Singapore is inviting interested companies to tap on a S$12 million fund, from the MPA's "Maritime Innovation & Technology Fund" (MINT Fund), for the building of LNG-fuelled vessels. The MPA will provide funding of up to S$2 million per vessel, capped at two successful funding applications per company.Applications are now open and interested applicants may find the application form, together with the criteria and funding guidelines at the following link: Co-funding Grant Application Form for LNG Fuelled VesselsCompanies must be incorporated in Singapore, and the funded vessels must be flagged under the Singapore Registry or licensed for activity in Port of Singapore for a period of at least five (5) years.MPA has been collaborating closely with partner agencies, industry stakeholders and technical experts, to develop LNG bunkering standards, procedures and infrastructures. On 28 July 2015, MPA announced its Request for Proposal (RFP) for interested parties to ...