LNG

Accelleron, the Swiss company that is a global leader in turbocharging technologies and forms part of the Sauber Group, has had its service contract renewed by the Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder, owner of a growing small-scale LNG carrier fleet.

Eagle LNG Partners of the US has taken delivery of its first small-scale LNG carrier, the “Coral Favia”, from Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder for supply and bunkering services in the Caribbean Basin.

Heerema Group, the Dutch marine offshore contractor and owner of the biggest and strongest semi-submersible crane ever built, the “Sleipnir”, said the vessel has received the world’s largest ever LNG bunkering load in the Port of Rotterdam.

Three Dutch companies have cooperated in the bunkering with liquefied natural gas off Indonesia of the world’s largest and strongest semi-submersible crane, now headed for Europe.

Heerema Group, the Dutch marine offshore contractor, said the crane built in Singapore will be heading for Spain.

The semi-submersible crane, called the “Sleipnir”, will take 45 days to reach its destination. The vessel can be powered on a dual-fuel basis with LNG and Marine Gasoil (MGO), thus reducing harmful emissions.

The vessel has just received LNG in a ship-to-ship transfer 12 miles off the coast of Indonesia from the LNG bunkering vessel, the 10,000 cubic metres capacity “Coral Fraseri”, owned and managed by Dutch shipping line Anthony Veder.

“Since LNG is not yet obtainable worldwide this is among the first LNG bunkering operations in this area of the world,” said Heerema.

Another Dutch company, Amsterdam-based fuel supplier Titan LNG, has chartered the “Coral Fraseri” for the fuel operation, thus resulting in unique Dutch cooperation.

“We are excited by serving Heerema’s ‘Sleipnir’ in this LNG bunkering operation in cooperation with Titan LNG, and look forward to many more,” said Jan Valkier, Chief Executive of Anthony Veder.

“Shortly after adding the ‘Coral Fraseri’ to our fleet we have already mobilized her in the small-scale LNG market, which underlines our strong position and commitment in supplying the maritime industry worldwide sustainable solutions for LNG as marine fuel,” added Valkier.

Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven, the CEO of Heerema, said that not only was the “Sleipnir” the world’s largest and strongest sea-borne crane, it is also first of its kind as far as sustainability goes.

“We are making offshore history. No other vessel has such numerous features. Our LED lights and shore-power electricity are only a few examples of Heerema’s ambition in this area,” added Van Brouwershaven.

“The ‘Sleipnir’ design clearly showcases Heerema’s dedication to sustainability beyond simply compliance,” explained the Heerema CEO.

“It shows that we act sustainable because we want to. Not because we have to. This specific project of bunkering LNG is proof of this ambition,” he stated.

“We are very pleased to work together with Dutch company Titan LNG, since it provided us with good solutions for bunkering, in Singapore as well as in Spain. The involvement of a second Dutch company, Anthony Veder, makes this maiden voyage extra special,” added Van Brouwershaven

Anthony Veder said the “Sleipnir” will now set sail for Spain, rounding South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.

In Spain, Titan LNG and the “Coral Fraseri”, which is returning to Europe via the Suez Canal, will again supply LNG bunkering services for the “Sleipnir”.

Anthony Veder, the Dutch shipping line specializing in small-scale gas carriers, will take over the commercial management of five more Norgas ships from US-based financing and leasing company Gatx Corp., strengthening its fleet to 38 liquified natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and ethylene tankers.

Dutch shipping line Anthony Veder has taken delivery from the collapsed Norgas fleet of two combined gas carriers each of 10,000 cubic metres capacity and capable of transporting liquefied natural gas and petrochemical gases, including ethylene.

Jan 17 (LNGJ) - Dutch shipping line Anthony Veder said its small-scale LNG carrier, the 7,500 cubic metres capacity “Coral Methane”, has successfully carried out its first liquefied natural gas bunkering operation on the world’s first LNG-powered cruise ship at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands. The “Coral Methane” fueled the “AIDAnova”, the newest ship from AIDA Cruises, which made history as the cruise industry’s first ship to be powered at sea and in port by LNG. “We believe LNG is today’s most sustainable marine fuel,” said Klaas Kerssemakers, Chief Operating Officer of Anthony Veder. “The delivery of ‘Coral Methane’ as an LNG bunker vessel, in partnership with Shell, underlines our dedication to LNG and marks the next step in our contribution to a sustainable supply chain,” added Kerssemakers.

Jan 25 (LNGJ) - The small-scale Ice Class 1A carrier, “Coral EnergICE”, was formally named at a ceremony in the Port of Turku in Finland. The 18,000 cubic metres capacity vessel had been delivered to its owner, Anthony Veder, by the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany. The “Coral EnergICE” is specially designed and constructed to operate in the Baltic Sea. The vessel will be managed by LNG supply company Skangas, a subsidiary of Finnish natural gas company Gasum.

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.

Skangas, a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas in the Nordic market, said its 5,800 cubic metres capacity LNG bunkering and distribution vessel “Coralius” had made its maiden commercial voyage.