Korean ship welcomed
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.
South Korean maritime class society opens center at Busan for LNG fuel and bunkering training
The Korean Register, the South Korean maritime classification society, said it had established a new LNG Fuel and Bunkering Simulation Center to help the nation acquire more expertise in the shipping sector.
South Korean shipping lines make pitch to operate vessels for huge Qatar fleet expansion
Five South Korean shipping lines are making a pitch to Qatar to be the operators of the 60 new LNG carriers the Gulf state has said it needs to transport cargoes worldwide from the North Field gas expansion and construction of four new liquefaction Trains at Ras Laffan.
