Canada’s Port of Nanaimo has officially marked a significant milestone in its journey towards greener maritime operations by completing its first-ever LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) bunkering operation. This pioneering event involved compatriot shipowner Seaspan, which carried out a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of LNG.
Bunkering Operations
The Port of Nanaimo successfully conducted its inaugural LNG bunkering operation on June 3, marking a significant step for sustainable shipping on the West Coast of North America. This was a ship-to-ship transfer involving the 7,600 cubic meter (cbm) LNG bunker vessel Seaspan Garibaldi, which delivered liquefied natural gas at anchor to the Lake Saint Anne. The Lake Saint Anne is a 7,000 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), chartered by EUKOR and managed by Eastern Pacific Shipping Limited (EPS).
According to the Port of Nanaimo, Seaspan Energy is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in reliable LNG ship-to-ship bunkering in the region, having already completed multiple successful operations in 2025 for various vessel types, including car carriers, tankers, containerships, and cruise ships.
Seaspan Energy holds the distinction of being Canada’s first accredited supplier of LNG. The company achieved its first ship-to-ship LNG transfer to a containership in the Port of Long Beach in 2024. This was followed by several inaugural LNG bunkering operations in the Port of Vancouver with notable shipping companies like MOL, CMA CGM, and Silversea Cruises.
Beyond the Seaspan Garibaldi, Seaspan Energy’s fleet on North America’s West Coast includes two additional ship-to-ship LNG bunkering vessels: the Seaspan Lions and the Seaspan Baker. The Seaspan Garibaldi, built in 2024, has an overall length of 113 meters and a width of 19 meters, with a deadweight of 4,541 tonnes.
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Source: Offshore Energy
