SeaspanLNG announced that it has secured an Approval in Principle (AiP) with Bureau Veritas, for the design of a 7600 m3 LNG bunker vessel, says an article published in LNG Industry.
LNG bunker vessel
The LNG bunker vessel has been designed for ship-to-ship LNG transfer as well as coastal/short sea shipping operations by Seaspan Ferries’ partner Vard Marine Inc.
The principle characteristics of the vessel include:
- Length overall (LOA) 112.8 m.
- Breadth 18.6 m.
- Design draft 5 m.
- Design speed of 13 knots.
The AiP validates the advanced and future proof LNG bunker vessel design and confirms that the proposed concepts comply with the intent of the most applicable rules, guides, required industry codes and standards. SeaspanLNG will now advance efforts for vessel construction and engage with major stakeholders in current and emerging markets, including port authorities and flag states.
Vice President and Director of Seaspan on the LNG vessel
Gord Miller, Vice President of Seaspan says, “Seaspan is committed to bringing clean LNG bunkers to the West Coast of North America through our LNG bunkering business, in order to assist ship owners in meeting their IMO2030 targets.”
“Seaspan is proud to collaborate and partner with Vard and Bureau Veritas for the Approval in Principle of this advanced and highly manoeuvrable 7600 m3 LNG bunker vessel which is designed specifically for our business areas,” says Harly Penner, Director of Fleet Engineering and Vessel Development.
CEO of Bureau Veritas on the initiative of Seaspan
Tim Protheroe, Regional Chief Executive for North America, Bureau Veritas.says, “This comprehensive AIP now enables a detailed design to be developed addressing classification, statutory and operational requirements. The development of LNG bunkering vessels is still relatively new, and Bureau Veritas has built considerable experience through multiple projects with different containment and gas handling systems, from the smallest to the very largest LNG bunkering vessels. Bureau Veritas is delighted to support the vision and leadership of Seaspan and Vard towards decarbonisation of the marine industry on the West Coast of North America.”
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Source: LNGIndustry
