MPA Singapore signs MoU with Port of Antwerp and Port of Zeebrugge LNG Bunker Ship / Image credit: LNG ship to ship bunering procedure studySingapore has taken a significant step forward LNG bunkering. Recently, the MPA Singapore and LR completed a study on the Technical Standards and Procedures for LNG bunkering. Today, the MPA Singapore announces that it continues to harmonize LNG bunkering standards by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Antwerp Port Authority and Port of Zeebrugge for co-operation in the following areas:To harmonise the procedures related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering in order to facilitate the acceptance of LNG bunker for shipping.To exchange information on matters related to LNG as a shipping fuel, such as LNG infrastructure, communication to stakeholders, accreditation of bunkering operators.To exchange information pertaining to bunkering procedures and regulatory framework.To identify common areas of interests to set up joint research and development programmes.The MOU, which will be in force for three years, was signed between Mr Lam Yi Young, Chief Executive of MPA, Mr Eddy Bruyninckx, Chief Executive Officer of Antwerp Port Authority, and Mr Joachim Coens, Chief Executive Officer of Port of Zeebrugge.Mr Lam said, "Over the last two years, MPA ...
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