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At the residency of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Russia on April 23, 2014 the Memorandum of Understanding between FSUE "Rosmorport" and the Port of Zeebrugge was signed.

LNGEurope supplies LNG to worlds first LNG powered tug

The world's first LNG driven tugboat (as claimed by port of Zeebrugge), the M/T Borgoy arrived in the port of Zeebrugge for a bunkering operation. The ‘truck to ship' bunkering operation was the first to be performed in the Flemish coastal port. The maritime sector is confronted with strict emission regulations, which results in an interest for LNG as a maritime fuel. This tug boat emits nearly 30 percent less CO2 and up to 90 percent less NOx and fine dust than conventionally-powered tugs. M/T Borgoy is the first of two identical tug boats ordered by the Norwegian BUBE (Buksér og Berging AS). The tug has left the Sanmar shipyard in Turkey and has set sail for Karsto in Norway to begin her long term operational contract for Statoil. To fuel up on LNG for her maiden trip, the ship makes halt in the port of Zeebrugge. The LNG fuelling operation was executed ‘Truck to Ship'. An LNG-filled trailer is then positioned alongside the quay and is connected with the ships fuel tank. For the port of Zeebrugge, this is an absolute premier. Joachim Coens, CEO Port of Zeebrugge: "This bunkering operation is of the greatest importance to the port ...

The world's first LNG driven tugboat (claimed by Port of Zeebrugge), the M/T Borgoy arrived in the port of Zeebrugge for a bunkering operation. The truck to ship' bunkering operation was the first to be performed in the Flemish coastal port

The Antwerp Port Community System in collaboration with the port of Zeebrugge has introduced an e-Desk for ro/ro.

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 ...

The 8,452 TEU vessel is deployed on the reshuffled service of Evergreen Lines and Hanjin Shipping Lines, which connects Europe with Asia. Evergreen is selling the service under the name CEM (China Europe Mediterranean) and Hanjin under CUS (China UK Service).

Through this partnership, the two ports will improve service levels and customer care. Moreover as global trade equals maritime transportation and both ports are gateways into Europe and Japan, they see it as a strategic task to share their expertise.

Forth Ports and Port of Zeebrugge in Strategic Agreement

Port of Zeebrugge to introduce several pilot projects in LNG fuelling