Class society DNV GL updates practice on metering for new LNG bunkering facilities

摘要

As the international market for small-scale LNG and bunkering expands globally, the need for safety and enhanced commercial practices are increasingly important and are being addressed by DNV GL through an updated Recommended Practice. LNG has proven to be a viable option as a bunkering fuel for ships and its use is set to soar over the next decade. LNG is currently available as a bunker fuel for maritime and inland shipping at a number of ports across Europe, the US and especially in South East Asia (see Figure 1), and infrastructure development is being planned in several ports globally.