Jan 8 (LNGJ) - Pilbara Ports Authority in Western Australia has welcomed its first LNG-powered vessel. The South Korean bulk carrier, “HL Green”, arrived on its maiden voyage to Port Hedland. “HL Green is one of two 180,000 tonne bulk carriers built in Korea and launched on 11 December 2020. The vessel is expected to make about 10 round trips a year between Korea and Australia,” said Pilbara Ports.
The “HL Green” is distinguished from other bulk carriers by the two LNG fuel tanks at the stern. The tanks each have a storage capacity of 1,600 cubic metres. “Transitioning iron ore exports from heavy fuel oil vessels to LNG-fuelled vessels will reduce carbon, sulphur, nitrogen and other greenhouse gas emissions,” stated Pilbara Ports Chief Executive Roger Johnston.
