Seaspan Unveils 1st LNG Bunkering Vessel To Deliver Low-Carbon Energy Solutions

Seaspan Energy has launched the first of three 7600 cbm unique LNG bunkering vessels, Seaspan Garibaldi. Seaspan Garibaldi measures approximately 112.8 meters in length, 18.6 meters in width, and 5 meters in draft and boasts a design speed of about 13 knots. Like its sister ships, the LNG bunkering ship is being constructed by CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, a Chinese shipyard that goes by CIMC SOE. In February 2023, the construction got started.

The Chinese shipbuilder signed a deal with Seaspan to construct two 7,600 cbm LNG bunker vessels, with an option to build a third vessel, in May last year. Chinese shipyard chose TGE Marine’s compressors for the ship. Additionally, Seaspan worked with the Canadian team of VARD Marine to integrate cutting-edge technologies into the design, reducing emissions and underwater noise.

According to Seaspan, the design is focused on efficient, economical, and safe refuelling of multiple vessel types with the ability to transfer to and from a vast range of terminals. Besides, the design will permit the vessel to engage in ship-to-ship LNG transfer and short-sea and coastal operations.

The LNG bunker ship is named Nch’ḵay̍, after Mount Garibaldi. The vessels in the series will have the names of prominent West Coast mountains; the first two are scheduled for successful delivery in 2024, while the third is scheduled for delivery in 2025.

There is a significant global interest in investing and developing LNG bunkering solutions. Seaspan Energy is well-positioned to extend its leadership in the growing market because of advanced LNG capabilities and exceptional expertise, explained Ian McIver, the President of Seaspan Energy.

Seaspan Garibaldi is all set to deliver low-carbon solutions to the global market and will be based in Panama. The second one targets supporting the West Coast market as it continues to develop.

Reference: Seaspan

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Source: Maritime Shipping News