LNG Bunkering

Seaspan Energy hits 150 LNG bunkering milestone in 18 months

Company is now ranked seventh globally by LNG bunkering volume, according to the latest LANSDOWNE Moritz rankings.

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July 30, 2026

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Seaspan Energy to offer renewable LNG bunker fuel along West Coast

Canadian low-carbon marine fuel provider Seaspan Energy on Wednesday (29 July) said it has completed its 150th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering less than two years after launching operations.

The company is now ranked seventh globally by LNG bunkering volume, according to the latest LANSDOWNE Moritz rankings. LANSDOWNE Moritz is a boutique advisory business specialising in the energy industry, with specific focus on the natural gas, LNG and maritime sectors.

Since completing its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at the Port of Long Beach in December 2024, Seaspan Energy has all three of their LNG bunker vessels operating on the West Coast and is now averaging 12 LNG bunkering operations per month.

Working closely with key stakeholders to obtain all necessary authorisations, Seaspan Energy serves cruise ships, container ships, car carriers and tankers across the ports of Vancouver, Nanaimo, Royal Roads, Long Beach, and Seattle.

More than half of Seaspan Energy’s LNG bunkering operations have taken place in the Port of Vancouver, reinforcing the port’s position as a leading gateway for LNG-powered vessels and alternative marine fuels.

Seaspan Energy delivers made-in-BC LNG sourced from FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG facility to help meet the growing global demand for lower-emission marine fuels.

Harly Penner, President, Seaspan Energy, said: “Completing 150 LNG bunkering operations in just 18 months is an incredible achievement for our team. This milestone reflects the hard work and commitment of our vessel crews and shoreside staff, who have built a reputation for delivering safe, reliable LNG bunkering. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the trust our global customers continue to place in our team.”

Gary Regan, Managing Consultant, LANSDOWNE Moritz, said: “Seaspan Energy has become one of the world’s leading LNG bunker suppliers in a relatively short period of time. The company is now ranked seventh globally by LNG bunkering volume according to our data and is well positioned for future growth given its access to dedicated SSLNG loading facilities and competitive value proposition.”

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Published: 30 July, 2026

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Alternative Fuels

Sallaum Lines orders 1+1 LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready PCTC

Company signed a new shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Shipyard for the construction of one + one additional 8,600 CEU Pure Car and Truck Carrier, with delivery scheduled for 2029.

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July 29, 2026

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Sallaum Lines orders 1+1 LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready PCTC

Sallaum Lines on Tuesday (28 July) announced the signing of a new shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Shipyard for the construction of one + one additional 8,600 CEU Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC).

The new vessel will be LNG dual-fuel and ammonia-ready, with delivery scheduled for 2029.

This latest firm order comes weeks after Sallaum Lines announced a separate newbuilding agreement with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. for two firm 8,600 CEU vessels, with options for two additional vessels.

“The China Merchants order adds further momentum to Sallaum Lines’ newbuilding programme and confirms the company’s continued investment in modern, high-capacity RoRo tonnage at a time when the global PCTC market remains structurally important to automotive supply chains,” the company said.

The newly signed vessel at China Merchants Shipyard brings Sallaum Lines’ total newbuilding programme to nine vessels, representing a total order value of above USD 850 million. The programme includes four vessels already delivered, one vessel scheduled for delivery in August 2026, one vessel scheduled for delivery in December 2026, and three vessels scheduled for delivery in 2029.

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Published: 29 July, 2026

Bunker Fuel

Port of Rotterdam publishes bunker fuel sales data for Q2 2026

Ethanol as a bunker fuel was reported in Rotterdam for the first time with 1,025 mt delivered in Q2 2026, following an ethanol-methanol blend bunkering operation of container vessel Eco Levant in May.

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July 29, 2026

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The Port of Rotterdam Authority recently published bunker fuel sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026.

Deliveries of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in Q2 2026 (against on year) recorded respectively 123,190 metric tonnes (mt) (+33% from 162,142 mt), 354,448 mt (-9.1% from 439,804 mt), 704,637 mt (+10.9% from 619,010 mt), 266,570(+18% from 273,696 mt), 64,777 mt (-8.2% from 86,821 mt).

Bio-blended variants of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in Q2 2026 (against on year) recorded respectively 22,032 mt (-28.3% from 24,573 mt), 144,665 mt (-57% from 68,271 mt), 30,191 mt (+15.3% from 38,490 mt), 34,574 mt (+627.7% from 31,663 mt) and 8,413 mt (-30.2% from 2,223 mt).

Port data showed 273,021 m3 of liquefied natural gas (LNG) being delivered as a marine fuel in Q2 2026, down by 17.4% from 207,658 m3 in Q2 2025. Bio-methanol and bio-blended LNG recorded 2,845 mt and 7,506 m3 respectively in Q2 2026.

Manifold Times previously reported Evos Rotterdam holding a ground-breaking ceremony for its methanol and ethanol expansion project at the Port of Rotterdam, formally starting the construction phase of a major investment in additional terminal capacity.

Once operational in early 2028, the expansion will give Evos Rotterdam greater capacity to handle methanol and ethanol for industrial customers, as well as for the developing market in cleaner, low-carbon marine fuels and bunkering.

Shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) recently announced a new milestone in its marine fuel trials, with its dual-fuel feeder vessel Laura Maersk successfully operating on 100% ethanol for a second time.

The latest trial marked a significant step forward from earlier tests, as the vessel was supplied through a larger-scale bunkering operation conducted by barge in Rotterdam.

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Published: 29 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Conrad Shipyard and SHI secure ABS AiP for LNG bunkering vessel design

Both companies received an AiP from the American Bureau of Shipping for the design of a 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering articulated tug and barge, intended for construction in the United States.

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July 28, 2026

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Conrad Shipyard and SHI secure ABS AiP for LNG bunkering vessel design

US-based Conrad Shipyard recently announced the joint receipt of an Approval in Principle (AiP) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of a 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering articulated tug and barge (ATB).

The achievement was announced as part of the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) opening event attended by government and industry representatives from both the United States and Korea on 23 July.

Conrad Shipyard said the AiP reflects the successful development of a vessel concept intended for construction in the United States and builds upon the cooperation framework established between Conrad and Samsung Heavy Industries for LNG bunkering vessel development.

“This achievement reflects Conrad’s commitment to combining proven shipbuilding expertise with innovative engineering and strong strategic partnerships,” said Cecil Hernandez, President and CEO of Conrad Shipyard.

“By collaborating with global technology leaders while building capability here in the United States, we continue to strengthen American shipbuilding and advance practical solutions for the evolving needs of the maritime industry.”

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Published: 28 July, 2026