LNG

Mar 25 (LNGJ) - The Port of Rotterdam noted that the number of LNG-fuelled containerships under construction is on the increase. The Dutch port published estimations that there are about 50 ships of between 1,380 TEU and 21,500 TEU on order that will either be able to use LNG as a fuel or be "LNG‐ready" on their delivery. "In all cases, they will be dual‐fuel, capable of using both LNG and intermediate fuel oil as the energy source," it said. "The dual function will remain a necessity as long as the availability of LNG bunkers along their entire trade lanes is not warranted." The first three LNG‐ready ships have already been delivered to United Arab Shipping Co. and the remaining 50 or so vessels are expected to be delivered between now and August 2018.