First LNG Bunkering of a Ship in Port of Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp has efficiently accomplished its first truck-to-ship liquefied pure fuel (LNG) bunkering operation on a seagoing vessel, the port introduced this week.

The Sefarina, operated by Netherlands-based Chemgas Shipping, was additionally reportedly to the primary ship to acquire a particulates low cost.

The port mentioned that though the flexibility to bunker with LNG had already been accessible for some time, up to now it had solely been used on barges.

The latest improvement with the Sefarina is anticipated to behave as a check case for future security procedures, and the success of the operation has additionally led the port to start searching for a candidate to construct and function at a everlasting LNG bunkering and filling station, the port mentioned.

“The aim is for barges to be able to bunker with LNG in the Port of Antwerp at a permanent facility by the beginning of 2019 at the latest,” it mentioned.

Earlier this 12 months, it was reported that the brand new everlasting facility is anticipated to have 450 cubic meters of storage capability.

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