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The Port of Vancouver and Seaspan Energy took a key step forward to launching the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation for a wide range of vessels calling at the port. The company went through an extensive multi-year assessment process conducted by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in collaboration with other Canadian authorities to ensure the safety of the new operation.<\/p>\n
Seaspan Energy is working toward launching its LNG bunkering operation along the West Coast of North America. Harly Penner, Senior Vice President of Seaspan Energy called the accreditation a \u201cmeaningful step,\u201d towards the start-up of the Vancouver-based LNG bunkering hub.<\/p>\n
The first two of three newly built 7600 cbm LNG bunkering vessels are due for delivery in the near future with a third scheduled for 2025. The LNG bunkering vessels are being built by CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering after Seaspan Energy worked closely with the Canadian-based team at VARD Marine to incorporate emerging technologies resulting in a decrease in emissions and underwater noise.<\/p>\n
Each of the vessels will be approximately 113 meters (approximately 370 feet) in length with a design speed of 13 knots. Seaspan reports the design is focused on safe, efficient, and economical refueling of multiple ship types with an ability to transfer to and from a wide range of terminals. The vessels will be engaged in ship-to-ship LNG transfer along with coastal and short-sea shipping cargo operations.<\/p>\n
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Three vessels due for delivery in 2024 and 2025 will provide the new ship-to-ship bunkering operation (Seaspan Energy)<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The first of the vessels, Seaspan Garibaldi<\/em> was launched in January 2024. It was followed by the launching of Seaspan Lions<\/em> in April and Seaspan Baker<\/em> in July.<\/p>\n The Port of Vancouver highlights that it is a key step in its efforts to meet industry demands and proceed with sustainability programs. \u00a0They expect to be able to provide bunkering operations to a wide range of vessels including Ro-Ro vehicle carriers, tankers, containerships, and cruise ships expanding the role of the port in the West Coast trade.<\/p>\n The safety assessment program incorporated international best practices, assessed operational procedures, and produced a risk assessment. Vancouver approved designated locations for LNG bunkering operations within the port area.\u00a0<\/p>\n The port authority is also requiring Seaspan Energy to renew its license annually to ensure it continues to meet the highest LNG bunkering safety standards and procedures. \t
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