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BV verification confirms reduced methane slip on Brittany Ferries LNG-fuelled ships

Findings demonstrate that the vessel’s average annual methane slip rate is largely reduced compared to the default values of up to 3.1% currently referenced in European regulatory frameworks and international guidelines.
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BV verification confirms reduced methane slip on Brittany Ferries LNG-fuelled ships

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) on Thursday (19 March) said it has completed the independent verification of methane emissions measurements conducted on board four LNG-fuelled vessels operated by Brittany Ferries. 

Performed in collaboration with the French authorities, this work supports the establishment of a documented and compliant methane (CH₄) emissions profile, enabling the vessels to report actual measured methane slip values under the European MRV and FuelEU Maritime requirements, instead of relying on the default emission factors set out in current regulations.

The verification work was conducted on the vessels including SALAMANCA , SANTONA, SAINT-MALO, and GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE. For the SALAMANCA, the methane emissions monitoring campaign was conducted over a twelve-month period on the Rosslare–Bilbao and Rosslare–Cherbourg routes. The results of an atmospheric emissions study were published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering.

The findings demonstrated that the vessel’s average annual methane slip rate is largely reduced compared to the default values of up to 3.1% currently referenced in European regulatory frameworks and international guidelines issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). 

“These results underlined the importance of basing regulatory reporting on measured and verifiable data reflecting real operating conditions,” BV said. 

In accordance with IMO Resolution MEPC.402(83) and the FuelEU Maritime Guidelines, the use of actual methane slip values requires the development of a comprehensive methane emissions documentation package. 

This documentation package, prepared by the company intending to use actual tank-to-wake methane slip emissions, includes a methane emissions file for each relevant engine, a methane record book, and additional methane-slip-related information such as the Engine Load Monitoring (ELM) procedure used for the FuelEU Maritime report. The documentation must be supported by onboard exhaust gas measurements and robust monitoring methodologies. 

BV reviewed the documentation required under IMO Resolution MEPC.402(83) and the FuelEU Maritime Guidelines. Following this process, the methane files were approved by the French Flag Administration, which issued a Form of Statement confirming the engine-weighted verified methane emissions values. This approval enables Brittany Ferries, together with the implementation of the ELM procedure, to report measured methane emissions within the MRV and FuelEU Maritime frameworks.

With maritime transport now included in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), and with FuelEU Maritime progressively entering into force, methane slip has become a material parameter in greenhouse gas intensity calculations and associated compliance exposure. The ability to substitute conservative default values with verified measured data provides LNG-fueled ship operators with a transparent and technically robust basis for demonstrating their actual environmental performance.

David Barrow, SVP for Western Europe and Americas, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said: “This collaboration demonstrates how independent measurement and verification can enhance the accuracy of regulatory reporting while reinforcing transparency and accountability in greenhouse gas emissions. 

“By supporting the recognition of measured methane performance, we are helping ensure that the real environmental gains achieved by LNG-fueled vessels are properly reflected within evolving regulatory frameworks.”

 

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Published: 24 March, 2026

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: LSMGO surges to greater premium over biofuel

B100 discount to LSMGO widens to $541/mt in Rotterdam; Singapore’s B100 drops to $106/mt below LSMGO; Rotterdam LBM at $639-833/mt discounts to LSMGO.
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ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: LSMGO surges to greater premium over biofuel

Once a week, bunker intelligence platform ENGINE will publish a snapshot of alternative and conventional bunker fuel prices in the world’s two biggest bunkering hubs. The following is the latest snapshot:

20 July 2026

  • B100 discount to LSMGO widens to $541/mt in Rotterdam
  • Singapore’s B100 drops to $106/mt below LSMGO
  • Rotterdam LBM at $639-833/mt discounts to LSMGO

B100’s premium over HSFO in Rotterdam has narrowed by $50/mt over the past week to $64/mt, while its discount to VLSFO has widened by $83/mt to $105/mt.

B100 has become far more competitive against LSMGO in Rotterdam, with its discount widening by $180/mt over the past week to $541/mt, as a surge in conventional fuel prices left B100 broadly unchanged by comparison.

B100’s price has risen by $109/mt in Singapore, but its discount to LSMGO has still widened by $102/mt to $106/mt, as LSMGO surged by an even greater $211/mt.

Rotterdam’s LNG premium over VLSFO has widened by $35/mt to $201/mt for vessels with Otto medium speed (Otto MS) engines. For vessels with diesel slow speed (diesel SS) engines, LNG has flipped to a $15/mt premium over VLSFO, from a $22/mt discount the prior week.

Liquefied biomethane (LBM) discounts to VLSFO in Rotterdam have narrowed by $50-52/mt to $203-396/mt over the past week. Against LSMGO, LBM discounts have widened by $45-47/mt to $639-833/mt, depending on engine type.

In Singapore, LNG is now $42/mt cheaper than LSMGO for vessels with Otto MS engines, and $134/mt cheaper for vessels with diesel SS engines.

ENGINE on Fuel Switch Snapshot: LSMGO surges to greater premium over biofuel

Liquid fuels

HSFO and VLSFO prices in Rotterdam have jumped by $66/mt and $99/mt respectively over the past week, while LSMGO has surged by an even steeper $196/mt. A $9.69/bbl ($71/mt) rise in front-month ICE Brent futures, to $87.94/bbl ($645/mt), drove bunker prices sharply higher across the board.

Bunker fuel availability is tight for prompt delivery dates in the ARA ports, with buyers advised to enquire about stems between 5-7 days ahead to get good coverage, a trader said.

Rotterdam’s B100 price has risen by $16/mt over the past week. Dutch ZRE A ticket prices were unchanged at €107.50/mtCO2e.

Singapore’s HSFO and VLSFO prices have risen by $130/mt and $132/mt respectively, while its LSMGO price has gained an even steeper $211/mt over the past week.

VLSFO availability in Singapore has been tight, with several suppliers reporting low stock levels. Recommended lead times have widened from 13–17 days last week to 14–19 days now.

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Rotterdam’s LNG prices have surged by $134-136/mt over the past week, while its LBM prices have climbed by $149-151/mt.

LBM discounts to LNG in Rotterdam have narrowed by $15/mt to $404-411/mt.

Singapore’s LNG bunker benchmarks have surged by $196-197/mt over the past week.

By Erik Hoffmann

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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