LNG

Nov 8 (LNGJ) - Royal Dutch Shell and Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder have signed a contract to modify the small-scale LNG carrier “Coral Methane” into an LNG bunker vessel. The modification marks the first of its kind and will entail integration of specific LNG bunker equipment into the vessel. The 7,500 cubic metres capacity ship currently operates as on a multipurpose basis for Shell. “We are proud to offer Shell this pioneering solution that once again emphasizes our expertise and continuous focus on safety and innovation,” said Jan Valkier, Chief Executive of Anthony Veder. “Furthermore, the modification project enables us to continue to build on our strong partnership with Shell and to drive sustainable change in our industry,” added Valkier. The conversion project is scheduled to start in early 2018 on the “Coral Methane”, first delivered in 2009.