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GNF carries out first LNG bunkering op at Cartagena

Gas Natural Fenosa and Nauticor delivered LNG bunkers to the Furetank operated Fure Vinga.

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Spanish natural gas and electrical energy utilities firm Gas Natural Fenosa (GNF) Tuesday carried out its first bunkering operation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Port of Cartagena to the Furetank owned and operated chemical tanker Fure Vinga.

The event also marks the first LNG bunkering operation of the Fure Vinga in Europe; the bunkering operation was conducted using six LNG trucks to deliver a total 120 metric tonnes (mt) of LNG fuel to the vessel.

“We are pleased that the first LNG bunkering operation for the Fure Vinga in Europe was completed without problems, thanks to the cooperation of all the parties involved, including the ship's crew and port authorities, as well as the cooperation between GNF and Nauticor,” said Lars Höglund, CEO of Furetank.

“With this type of cooperation it is evident that the use of LNG as a maritime fuel is an economic solution, real and available to shipping companies, guaranteeing supply in ports of different geographical areas,” confirmed Joaquin Mendiluce, director of GAS Iberian Wholesale Marketing Natural Fenosa.

“Our experience in LNG has made it possible for this bunkering operation to be a success, showing the customer that the availability of LNG as maritime energy is improving every day,” said Mahinde Abeynaike, CEO of Nauticor.

The Swedish vessel Fure Vinga is the first of a series of six newly constructed chemical tankers owned and operated by Furetank. It is the second ship powered by LNG in the company's fleet, after the chemical tanker Fure West, which uses LNG as fuel since 2015.

Nauticor is already supplying the Fure West with LNG bunker fuel for Furetank in north-western Europe.

GNF in January entered into a ten-year exclusive LNG marine fuel supply agreement with Spanish ferry company Baleària Eurolínias Marítimas.

Related: Gas Natural Fenosa reiterates commitment to LNG marine fuel
RelatedSpanish firms sign landmark LNG bunkering agreement
RelatedRepsol conducts ‘largest’ LNG bunker supply op in Spain

Photo credit: Gas Natural Fenosa
Published: 23 May, 2018

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IMO advances training for seafarers on LNG-fuelled ships

Subregional ‘train-the-trainer’ workshop focused on seafarers onboard LNG-fuelled ships subject to the IGF Code.

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Monday (11 November) said seafarer trainers from Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam were put through their paces for liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelled ships with advanced simulator and practical training at a workshop in Ashiya and Yokosuka, Japan.

The subregional "train-the-trainer" workshop (30 October to 6 November) focused on seafarers onboard LNG-fuelled ships subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code).

The workshop is part of IMO efforts to ensure seafarers are well-equipped to operate LNG-fuelled ships safely and effectively. The workshop included three major components: classroom lectures; LNG bunkering simulator trainings at the Marine Technical College in Ashiya, Japan, and advanced emergency responses exercises at the Maritime Disaster Prevention Centre (MDPC) in Yokosuka, Japan.

The participants gained hands-on experience with LNG bunkering simulators. They learned how to use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), gas detector, emergency measures for LNG leakage, low-temperature brittleness, as well as fire control, extinguishing agents and firefighting procedures and in particular, LNG (stored and supplied in -162 °C) had been utilised during the exercises.

The nine trainers gained knowledge and experience, and were ready to take the skills back to their own training institutions, to enhance their programmes and strengthen training capacity for seafarers on LNG and other alternative-fuelled vessels.

The workshop was based on the requirements under the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Convention and Code, taking into account model courses 7.13 and 714 on the Basic and Advanced training for masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on ships subject to the IGF Code.

In accordance with regulation V/3 of the STCW Convention, every candidate for a certificate in advanced training for service on ships subject to the IGF Code shall have completed at least one month of approved seagoing service that includes a minimum of three bunkering operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code. Two of the three bunkering operations may be replaced by approved simulator training on bunkering operations.

The workshop was co-organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure Transport and Tourism of Japan and the IMO Secretariat, under IMO's Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP), with sponsorship from the Nippon Foundation and support from the Japan Ship Technology Research Association and the Japan Agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers.

The IMO Secretariat is collaborating closely with Member States and international organizations to advance training of seafarers operating LNG-fuelled and other alternative-fuelled ships, supporting the maritime industry's need for skilled and qualified personnel.

 

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Published: 13 November 2024

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HD KSOE receives USD 370 million order for four LNG bunkering vessels

Newbuildings will be built by HD Hyundai Mipo and scheduled to be delivered by October 2028.

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai specialising in shipbuilding, announced on Friday (8 November) it has recently signed a contract to build 4 liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels with a shipping company based in Asia.

The total order amount for the 4 LNG bunkering vessels is 514.8 billion KRW (USD 370 million). The newbuildings will be built by HD Hyundai Mipo and scheduled to be delivered by October 2028.

Including these orders, HD KSOE has received orders for a total of 175 ships (including 1 offshore unit) worth USD 19.53 billion to date, achieving 144.6% of the annual order target of USD 13.5 billion (provisional).

By ship type, the company has received orders for 8 LNG carriers, 7 LNG bunkering vessels, 62 PCs, 48 LPG/ammonia carriers, 24 container ships, 3 ethane carrier, 2 liquefied carbon dioxide carriers, 6 VLCCs, 7 tankers, 2 PCTCs, 1 FSRU, 1 offshore and 4 naval ships.

 

Photo credit: HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
Published: 12 November 2024

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UECC in fleet expansion with order of up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTCs

Order placed with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing is for two firm vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028, with options for two more.

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United European Car Carriers (UECC) on 30 October signed a shipbuilding contract with a Chinese yard for up to four advanced multi-fuel battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).

The newbuild order placed with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing is for two firm vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028, with options for two more units that if exercised would bring the number of eco-friendly newbuilds in the UECC fleet to nine after five similar deliveries within the past decade.

These vessels will represent another big leap in decarbonisation for UECC, with multi-fuel LNG-driven engines incorporating state-of-the-art propulsion technologies to optimise energy efficiency and an aerodynamic hull design, which has been model tested extensively, to minimise fuel consumption, as well as shore power capability and solar panels installed on the top deck.

Future-proof newbuilds

The latest newbuilds will also have a significantly greater cargo capacity of 4500 CEU, with 10 decks - of which two are hoistable - together with a quarter stern ramp capacity of 160 tons and LOA of 190m. They are intended for deployment into UECC’s European short sea shipping liner network for transport of vehicles, high & heavy and other rolling cargoes.

“We are delighted to have finalized this agreement to begin a successful partnership with Jinling, which a premium yard. We believe this contract will be a solid foundation for a strong and mutually beneficial relationship,” said UECC’s CEO Glenn Edvardsen after the online signing ceremony.

He added: “Future-proofing of newbuilds is a cornerstone of our sustainability strategy. These PCTCs are therefore designed with advanced technologies to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, while being adaptable to accommodate future innovations and regulatory changes.

“This ensures that our operations can be continually optimized as new fuels and technologies are matured to further enhance the environmental efficiency of the UECC fleet, in line with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and the needs of our clients.”

Bolstering decarbonization

UECC’s existing multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid vessels, Auto Advance, Auto Achieve and Auto Aspire, currently exceed the IMO’s target for a minimum 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030. Furthermore, its fleet is already running a compliance surplus in relation to FuelEU Maritime set for implementation next year.

The Norwegian company has been able to achieve a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions through the use of LNG on these and another two dual-fuel LNG vessels, Auto Eco and Auto Energy, delivered earlier. The recent adoption of liquefied biomethane on its LNG-fuelled vessels has further reduced the carbon footprint of these vessels, while UECC is on track to increase the use of biofuels to 50% of its fleet this year.

Edvardsen says the latest newbuild investments demonstrate UECC’s intent to remain at the forefront of industry decarbonization as the company pushes towards its goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuels entirely by 2040.

“There is still a long way to go to reach net zero. These newbuilds will further strengthen one of the most environment-friendly fleets in the industry and enable us to realize our sustainability ambitions,” he concludes.

Photo credit: UECC
Published: 12 November 2024

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