Zeebrugge Orders Seagoing LNG Bunkering Vessel
On May 13, 2014 Mitsubishi Corporation, GDF SUEZ and NYK signed a framework agreement aiming to develop the LNG bunkering market worldwide, in the context of international regulations that seek to reduce the impact of shipping activities on the global environment. This partnership now resulted in two concrete contracts: a joint order of an LNG bunkering vessel, the world’s first LNG bunkering vessel with the aim of providing LNG to LNG-fueled vessels; and also an LNG bunkering contract between GDF SUEZ and United European Car Carries (UECC)…
Cold Ironing Beneficial for Regular Port Users
The Zeebrugge port authority and POM West-Flanders launched a study to investigate whether or not it is technically and financially beneficial to install onshore power supply facilities on the quays and on ships. The study was executed by the Ingenium bureau, who selected the ships that call on Zeebrugge regularly and stay in our port for longer periods of time. For 25% of the calls in Zeebrugge, the study concluded positively. This is about 10%of the ships in Port of Zeebrugge. The international regulations for sulphur emission control places restrictions on sea vessels in the North Sea and in the European ports. This stimulates ports, terminal operators and shipping lines worldwide to implement the needed technology.
Exmar Applies for Domain Concession for Construction of LNG
Exmar has applied to MBZ, the Zeebrugge Port Authority, for a domain concession for the construction of a discharging and ship-to-ship transfer installation for LNG and high pressure natural gas in the Port of Zeebrugge (Belgium). Zeebrugge. Belgian and European gas markets, EXMAR wishes to build a new discharging and ship-to-ship transfer infrastructure in the Port of Zeebrugge. This infrastructure will be fully compatible with that already existing and will further strengthen the position Belgium commands as a supply and transit country for natural gas in Europe. For the construction and development of the new infrastructure, EXMAR is working closely together with such companies as Ondernemingen Jan De Nul (dredging), Praxair, Jacobs Engineering, ERM and ECOLAS.
