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Liquefied natural gas bunker vessel, northern Europe

23rd March 2018

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel.

Location

The bunker will operate in northern Europe.

Client

Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions (TMFGS).

The new-build vessel will be managed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).

Project Description

The project involves the construction of a 18 600 m3 LNG bunker vessel. The bunker will be the first-ever capable of supplying large quantities of LNG in one bunkering operation.

This bunker vessel will be built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, in China, and fitted with the Mark III membrane containment system provided by the French company GTT.

Highly manoeuvrable by design, with a length of about 135 m, the vessel will be able to operate safely in harbours and terminals. 

Potential Job Creation

Not stated stated.

Value

Not stated.

Duration

The vessel is expected to be delivered in 2020.

Latest Developments

TMFGS and MOL have signed a long-term charter contract for the large LNG bunker vessel.

Key Contracts and Suppliers

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (bunker vessel construction) and GTT (containment system).

On Budget and on Time?

Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information

Total media relations, tel +33 1 47 44 46 99 or email presse@total.com.

MOL, public relations office, tel +81 3 3587 7015.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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