LNG

Gaztransport and Technigaz (GTT), the French liquefied natural gas storage technology company, has signed a contract with the Norwegian Vard shipyard for the supply of LNG tanks for the ice-breaking cruise ship “Ponant”.

June 12 (LNGJ) - The American Bureau of Shipping said that the “Spirit of British Columbia”, one of two ferries classed by ABS that will use LNG as fuel, has completed its conversion and is back in operation for BC Ferries of Canada. “The conversion of these vessels to operate on LNG is an important milestone for BC Ferries and the region, supporting more efficient and environmentally-friendly transportation,” said ABS Vice President for Global Gas Solutions, Patrick Janssens. “With the increased pressure for environmental compliance, LNG as fuel is a practical option for many marine owners and operators,” added Janssens. ABS said the “Spirit of British Columbia” was the first to undergo conversion while its sister vessel, the “Spirit of Vancouver Island”, is expected to complete its conversion in the first quarter of 2019 at the Remontowa Ship Repair Yard in the Polish port of Gdansk.