Singaporean maritime engineering group Seatrium has delivered the bunker vessel Brassavola to new owner Indah Singa Maritime, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
The vessel is expected to commence operations in Singapore this month and will also be deployed by TotalEnergies Marine Fuels to serve its customers under a long-term agreement with Pavilion Energy.
The barge is Singapore’s first membrane LNG bunker vessel and was constructed locally by Seatrium. It was built on a proprietary design by LMG Marin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seatrium.
“The completion of this LNG bunker vessel with zero losstime incident reinforces our track record in cleaner energy solutions that support the global energy transition. We are proud to play a significant role in advancing Singapore’s maritime decarbonisation ambitions and look forward to the Brassavola contributing to this cause,” William Gu, Executive Vice President of Seatrium Oil & Gas, said.
Significant step forward
Measuring 116.5 metres in length and 22 metres in width, the vessel delivers a bunkering rate of up to 2,000 cubic metres per hour, mass flow metering and online gas chromatograph systems, for improved bunkering turnover and enhanced operational efficiency.
"The completion of the Brassavola is a significant step forward in transitioning towards the use of cleaner and decarbonised fuels like LNG in Singapore. We look forward to seeing Brassavola in operations very soon, setting new standards in LNG bunkering and further strengthening Singapore's position as a global LNG bunkering hub,” Kazuya Hamazaki, Managing Executive Officer of MOL, said.
The Brassavola features two GTT Mark III Flex membrane tanks which include lower internal pressure, temperature and boil-off rate, enabling greater tank durability, safer fuel transfer operations and reduced cargo loss through evaporation. The twin membrane tanks are also optimised to be lighter and space-saving, offering a larger cargo carrying capacity and greater fuel efficiency.
Seatrium was formed in 2023 through the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine. The firm offers a range of products and services including rigs & floaters, repairs & upgrades, offshore platforms, and specialized shipbuilding. It operates globally through shipyards in Singapore, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Brazil.
The transfer of the Brassovola has been delayed, following initial christening back in 2022, as Sembcorp Marine faced ongoing financial difficulties. The firm was a subsidiary of Singaporean energy and urban development company Sembcorp until 2020.
