Alternative Fuels

Pacific Environment: Port of Long Beach’s support of LNG-fuelled ships is ‘irresponsible and inexcusable’

Leaders celebrating “MV Janet Marie” arrival to port, ‘overlooked the fact that this decision will lock Long Beach into decades of additional fossil-fuel pollution during a dire moment of climate emergency,’ says group.

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August 1, 2023

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Environmental organisation Pacific Environment on Monday (31 July) has voiced their opposition towards LNG-fuelled ships being welcomed at the Port of Long Beach, particularly Pasha Hawaii welcoming its LNG-powered container ship MV Janet Marie at the port.

Pasha Hawaii recently welcomed the newest member to its container ship fleet with the arrival of MV Janet Marie at the Port of Long Beach in California, where it will begin its maiden voyage to Honolulu, Hawaii.

“Leaders celebrated this ship, overlooking the fact that this decision will lock Long Beach into decades of additional fossil-fuel pollution during a dire moment of climate emergency,” it said in a statement.

The group said fossil-fuelled cargo ships are the largest source of life-shortening air quality pollution and climate-heating emissions at the San Pedro Bay Ports.

“By welcoming LNG-powered vessels like the Pasha Hawaii LNG containership, the Port of Long Beach sends a message that fossil fuels are welcome to continue polluting communities and our planet for decades to come.,” it said.

“Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a climate super-disrupting fossil fuel comprised of 90% methane, a heat-trapping greenhouse gas which has 86 times the global warming potency as carbon dioxide on a shorter timescale of 20 years. Methane is the primary contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone, an air pollutant responsible for 1 million premature deaths around the world every year.”

Dawny’all Heydari, Climate Campaign Manager of Advocacy of Pacific Environment, said: “By welcoming a new LNG fossil fuel ship during the hottest month recorded in global history, July 2023, the Port of Long Beach endangers our collective ability to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius in alignment (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) with the Paris Agreement.”

“If humankind surpasses this planetary boundary, we will set off an irreversible chain of disruption to climate and ecological systems. We cannot afford LNG during this historic moment of climate and ecological crisis, and the Port's support of these ships is irresponsible and inexcusable.”

Manifold Times previously reported Pacific Environment taking Port of Long Beach (POLB) to task after it proposed to expand permissibility for bunkering LNG at the port and has launched a campaign for the port to reject LNG.

Photo credit: Kinsey W on Unsplash
Published: 1 August, 2023

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The new vessel, designed by Incat Crowther and constructed by Guangzhou-based shipbuilder AFAI Southern Shipyard, is the third vessel to join a fleet of seven new vessels designed by Incat Crowther for the mass transit operator.

The vessel will serve inter-island commuter and tourism operations across Hong Kong, connecting Peng Chau, Mui Wo, Chi Ma Wan and Cheung Chau.

The 300-seat passenger ferry boasts Veth azimuth thrusters that provide high manoeuvrability at operating speeds of 14 knots. The adoption of this technology makes the vessel suitable for berthing at piers on inter island routes.

The vessel is also fitted with 72 solar panels providing 7.5 kilowatts of on-board power.

Sam Mackay, Technical Manager at Incat Crowther, said: "This vessel reflects Sun Ferry’s commitment to future focused design solutions that not only meet operational needs, but that exceed customer expectations.”

“With diesel-electric propulsion, solar technology, and passenger-centric design, it sets a new benchmark for sustainable and efficient ferry services in Hong Kong.”

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Published: 20 March, 2025

Biofuel

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PRIO delivers Eco Bunkers B30 to two cargo ships at ports in Portugal

Biofuels producer PRIO on Wednesday (19 March) said it carried out Eco Bunkers B30 fuel deliveries to shipping company Briese Chartering in collaboration with its partner UFS Unites Fuel Services this month.

On 3 March, PRIO supplied the biofuel to cargo vessel BBC Lisbon at the Port of Aveiro and to another cargo vessel, ANNA, at the Port of Leixões on 18 March.

“With these two Eco Bunkers B30 deliveries, a product containing 30% renewable raw materials, PRIO enabled Briese Chartering to reduce around 60 tons of CO2 in just two port calls in Portugal,” it said in a social media post.

“Produced at PRIO’s Aveiro plant, biodiesel has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by approximately 88% compared to fossil fuels.”

“PRIO has been demonstrating its commitment to decarbonising the maritime sector by supplying more sustainable products, ranging from 1% to 100% renewable content.”

Manifold Times previously reported PRIO launching its ECO Bunkers B30 biofuel in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and World Fuel Services.

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Gasum completes SIMOPS LNG bunkering operation of PCTC “Höegh Sunlight”

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Gasum completes SIMOPS LNG bunkering operation of PCTC “Höegh Sunlight”

Energy company Gasum on Wednesday (19 March) announced its delivery of liquified natural gas (LNG) to a car carrier during a simultaneous bunkering and cargo operation (SIMOPS) at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden.

The company said it was the first ever LNG delivery to Höegh Sunlight at the Logent Car Terminal on 10 March 2025.

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