Europe’s initial inland-waterway LNG shelter vessel has actually executed its initial bunkering procedures in Rotterdam with the LNG-powered Containerships Polar as well as Containerships Nord.

has actually executed her initial bunkering procedures, with the Containerships Polar as well as Containerships Nord vessels, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The LNG London, which is had by LNG Shipping, gets on long-lasting charter to Shell as well as will certainly be utilized for LNG bunkering in the ports of Amsterdam, Rotterdam as well asAntwerp The vessel gauges 110 meters long as well as 15 meters vast, with a freight ability of 3,000 cubic meters of LNG.

LNG gas will certainly be packed onto the LNG London at the Gate incurable in Rotterdam making use of an ingenious gas transfer system that makes it possible for shipment of LNG to seagoing vessels, inland barges as well as terminals onshore. The smaller sized air draft of the vessel will certainly likewise enable it to cruise using inland rivers to Antwerp as well as Amsterdam, if needed.

With the execution of the International Maritime Organization’s 0.5% sulphur cap in 2020, there is an enhancing passion in LNG as a feasible 2020-compliant aquatic gas not just for seagoing vessels, but also for inland vessels too.

“The entry into service of LNG London shows our ability and commitment to providing safe and reliable supplies that help meet the growing need for cleaner-burning fuel,” Tahir Faruqui, General Manager, Shell Global Downstream LNG, stated. “We are pleased to have three LNG bunker vessels in our fleet and look forward to others joining them in the future.”