BC Ferries Seeking LNG/Dual-Fuel Ferry Bids

摘要

British Columbia-based BC Ferries on December 9 issued a request for proposal (RFP) for three new ferries that would be capable of running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) or marine gasoil (MGO). On a parallel front, BC Ferries is “pursuing funding under incentive programs to help offset any incremental capital costs associated with the use of LNG,” according to the company. “We expect to operate these new intermediate class ferries with LNG, which will reduce our fuel costs, and in turn help reduce the upward pressure on fares,” said Mark Wilson, BC Ferries vice-president of engineering.