First Asia Pacific LNG bunkering op for cruise passengers ships completed in Singapore
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TotalEnergies on Tuesday (25 February) said Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for cruise passenger ships was successfully completed at Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) on 24 February.
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered LNG bunker fuel via bunker vessel Brassavola to Silversea’s Silver Nova. Brassavola is managed by V.Ships and owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
The LNG fuelling was the culmination of months of detailed planning and coordination amongst multiple stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with industry safety standards. This enabled passenger movements and ship operations to continue smoothly throughout the bunkering.
SCC CEO Jacqueline Tan, said: “We are excited with this development given the growing number of dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels in the cruise industry. When we learnt of Silver Nova’s intention to bunker LNG, we took swift action to collaborate with TotalEnergies in bringing all parties together.”
“As this is the first LNG bunkering for passenger cruise ships in Singapore, we needed to ensure that we were operationally ready for it. There were stringent protocols to be complied with by all stakeholders, guided by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).”
“This successful operation will pave the way for other LNG-powered cruise vessels to bunker at our HarbourFront Terminal.”
Louise Tricoire, TotalEnergies Senior Vice President, Aviation and Marine Fuels, said: “TotalEnergies Marine Fuels is proud to contribute to this industry collaboration and to mark a key milestone in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific with respected partners.
“This achievement underscores the maritime industry’s collective drive towards lower-emission solutions and the vital role of partnerships in accelerating the transition, and aligns with Singapore’s vision for a decarbonised maritime sector.”
Chua Yeng Hian, Director, Marine Services, MPA, said: “The successful completion of the first simultaneous LNG bunkering operation for a cruise vessel in Singapore reflects our collective effort and commitment to uphold the highest standards of bunkering safety and efficiency.”
“As the world’s leading bunkering hub, Singapore will continue to ensure safe and responsible bunkering operations while supporting the industry’s transition towards a multi-fuel future.”
Photo credit: TotalEnergies Marine Fuels
Published: 26 February, 2025
