Crowley and Shell christen largest US-flagged LNG bunker barge “Progress”
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US-owned and -operated maritime solutions company Crowley and Shell recently celebrated the christening of LNG bunker barge Progress, the largest US Jones Act-compliant vessel of its kind.
Houda Dabboussi, President of Shell Marine, joined Crowley in the christening of Progress about a week ago.
“This impressive 416-foot vessel is chartered to Shell for our bunkering operations in the Port of Savannah, GA,” she said in a social media post.
She added that Progress is already enabling an efficient and dependable supply of LNG to fuel ships.
“She is a great addition to our global fleet of 12 bunker vessels, supporting a world-leading LNG bunkering network across 26 locations in 12 countries,” she said.
“By harnessing the potential of lower carbon fuels available today, like LNG and bio-LNG, we are paving the way to achieving the shipping industry’s 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emissions ambition.”
Manifold Times previously reported Crowley taking delivery of the bunker barge after construction was completed at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Shell NA LNG, LLC, (Shell) signed a long-term agreement with Crowley to operate the barge, providing another fueling location to ships using liquefied natural gas.
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Photo credit: Shell
Published: 20 December, 2024
