BHP has released the world’s first bulk carrier tender for LNG-fuelled transport for up to 27 million t of its iron ore.
The Clean Marine Fuel Institute (Clean MFI) welcomes the news that BHP has commenced a tender process for LNG-fuelled bulk carriers to operate from Australia.
Sleiphur; Image courtesy of Heerema
Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has completed Heerema’s Sleipnir semisubmersible crane vessel, dubbed the biggest and strongest in the world, and the first LNG-powered vessel of its kind.
Tightening environmental regulations and limits set on worldwide shipping emissions have increased the attractiveness of gas as a marine fuel, and LNG has emerged as the principal alternative fuel option being adopted today.
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world's largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.
As the deadline for the global sulphur cap is getting closer, many uncertainties still remain, making the job of preparing vessels for the fuel switch more challenging.
