FlexFueler 001 refueling LNG powered Norlines vessel
Netherlands based Titan LNG reports that it has actually come to be the very first certified bunkering provider to sustain a vessel with LNG utilizing an inland rivers barge.
Titan’s FlexFueler 001 executed the procedure June 14, bunkering the Norlines vessel Kvitno s in the Port of Rotterdam.
Norline’s 2 LNG sustained vessels, Kvitnos an Kvitbj ørn, are run by Samskip, which has a regular solution right into Rotterdam and also needs an extremely trustworthy LNG supply.
“We focus on economical, efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly transport,” states Paul Wielaars, Samskip’sTrade Manager West Coast Norway “We’re excited to bunker LNG alongside the terminal. This saves us time as we are no longer dependent on truck to ship operations. Bunkering at the same time as cargo operations take place, can save us up to eight hours”.
Ronald van Selm, Chief Operating Officer at Titan LNG commented: “We are proud the FlexFueler 001 is up and running after she successfully completed her trials. We can now offer safe, reliable and efficient bunkering that resembles conventional bunkering and are ready to serve more LNG powered vessels in the ports of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp.”
Titan LNG has 2 even more FlexFueler bunkering barges on order. It will certainly release the FlexFueler002, presently unfinished and also all set by mid 2020, in the Port ofAntwerp Further details on the 3rd barge will certainly be revealed in the coming months.
