In a collaboration in between Oiltanking Amsterdam, Furetank Chartering as well as Titan LNG, the FlexFueler001 has actually supplied LNG as gas to the vessel Ramelia whilst functioning freight at the Oiltanking Terminal in Amsterdam.

It is the very first time a synchronised procedure (SIMOPS) has actually accompanied LNG bunkering in the Port of Amsterdam, permitting the Ramelia to dump freight whilst obtaining LNG shelters.

This crucial action makes it possible for the obtaining vessel to have a quicker turn-around in the port as it does not need to change to a marked LNG bunkering area, such as the Titan LNG center.

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Daan van Rooijen, Manager Operations at Oiltanking Amsterdam commented: “Oiltanking is proud to facilitate the bunkering of LNG at our facility. The delivery was executed safely and efficiently by the professional staff of Titan and Furetank. The LNG bunkering did not cause any additional restrictions or delays on our ability to discharge the tanker Ramelia”.

The Ramelia, had by business Älvtank from Sweden is the most recent enhancement to the LNG powered item vessels in the swimming pool of the Gothia Tankers Alliance.

Johan Kristensson from Furetank Chartering commented: “This first SIMOPS in Amsterdam is a real enabler for LNG as a marine fuel. Being able to bunker whilst working in a port not only saves turnaround time and money, it also has positive effects on the local environment since the emission involved in shifting operation is eliminated and it reduces working hours for the crew when we can avoid shifting. We hope that more terminals will follow shortly as it is clear that LNG bunkering is possible and allowed by the ports and the terminals”.

Titan LNG will certainly remain to involve with different other terminals throughout the ARA area to make certain even more SIMOPS can be recognized as well as would love to give thanks to all stakeholders for accomplishing this procedure.

Reference: titan-lng. com