North American LNG bunkering readies to meet the surge of new LNG-powered ships

摘要

Many of the key players in the North American LNG bunkering and refuelling market were on hand to discuss the technical, operational and regulatory challenges facing the industry at Riviera's LNG Bunkering and Refuelling, Americas Conference, held 18-19 February 2021.High on the agenda was the regions growing LNG bunker vessel fleet. Shipowners operating dual-fuel, LNG-powered ships will find more options for bunkering their vessels when they call at ports in North America, following the delivery of the LNG supply and bunker articulated tug barge (ATB) Q-LNG 4000 to owner Q-LNG Transport. Under long-term charter to Shell North America LNG, Q-LNG 4000 performed its first ship-to-ship transfer in Jacksonville, Florida, refueling the Liberian-flagged dual-fuel, pure car truck carrier (PCTC) SIEM Aristotle in January. The PCTC was on its maiden voyage from Emsden, Germany to North America.