Completing the puzzle

摘要

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has proved to be a viable option as a fuel for ships. Its key differences from traditional marine fuels includea lowflashpointand cryogenic temperature, but also the important fact thatthe supply of LNG as bunkerfuel is not yet widespread or routine. Therefore, it's essential to understand the many different risks involved in operations using LNG as opposed to other conventional fuels. Until now, there's been no international standard describing the methodsforfinancial measurements and suitability for LNG as a marine fuel, despite the growing international market for small-scale LNG bunkering. DNV GL's updated Recommended Practice (RP) is one of the first industry guidance documents on how to perform quality measurements and quantity metering of LNG fuel supply.