FueLNG Orders Bunker Vessel for Singapore
FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) and Shell Eastern Petroleum, has placed an order with Keppel Singmarine, a subsidiary of Keppel O&M, to build the first LNG bunkering vessel in southeast Asia, Keppel Singmarine said June 5.
The construction of the 7,500m3 LNG bunkering vessel is projected to be completed in 3Q2020 and will enable FueLNG to be the first in Singapore to provide ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services. FueLNG will receive a grant of up to S$3mn ($2.25mn) as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's (MPA) LNG bunkering pilot programme. MPA announced the award of S$3mn grant June 4 each to FueLNG and Pavilion Gas.
The vessel will be built to the proprietary design, MTD 7500U LNG, developed by Keppel O&M's ship design and development arm, Marine Technology Development (MTD), for cleaner and safer bunkering activities within the port of Singapore, Keppel said. It will be capable of running on both LNG and marine diesel oil. The vessel's key features include high manoeuvrability which enables bunkering without tug assistance, as well as propulsion and power management systems that optimise fuel consumption.