Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the successful delivery of the third 7,600m3 LNG bunkering vessel, ‘S1067’, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) for Seaspan Energy.
This project is considered to be a further example of BV’s continued collaboration with shipbuilders, charterers, and shipyards to continue to support the development of LNG bunkering vessels, which are a vital tool in supporting the maritime industry in its transition to more sustainable fuels.
CIMC SOE’s vessel features advanced capabilities, including dual-fuel operation, DC power distribution system, and twin Type C cargo tanks. It is equipped with two azimuth thrusters for main propulsion, dual compressor systems for boil-off gas handling, a sub-cooler unit to maintain tank pressure, and three manifold stations for maximum flexibility during bunkering operations. The collaboration between CIMC SOE and BV highlights the importance of trusted partnerships to ensure the adherence to high standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility to deliver essential bunkering vessels for transition fuels.
BV considers the certification of LNG bunker vessels to be critical in ensuring that ship owners and operators are able to continue to achieve regulatory compliance, while supporting the growing demand for LNG within the industry. As the sector accelerates its efforts to decarbonise, LNG represents a viable transition fuel which reduces GHG emissions compared with conventional marine fuel. BV is continuing to support the development of low-carbon alternative fuels by applying its expertise in LNG – having now classified about 35% of the bunkering ships in service and about 50% of the current order book – to inform the development of methanol and ammonia production.
Alex Gregg-Smith, BV SVP Asia Pacific (APA), said: “We’ve had a long-standing partnership with CIMC SOE, known for their innovation in specialised shipbuilding, including cargo tanks, topside modules and small-scale liquefied gas carriers. This final delivery of three 7,600m³ LNG bunkering vessels is a great example of our shared dedication to driving sustainability and supporting the decarbonization of the maritime sector.”
Shen Lintao, Deputy GM Shipbuilding Division, CIMC SOE, said: “After numerous meticulous adjustments and strict inspections, the S1067 is the fruit of the close cooperation and joint efforts of the company and its partners. Since the launching ceremony on 1 July, all team members have painstakingly refined and worked tirelessly, demonstrating CIMC SOE’s outstanding technical strength and innovation capabilities, as well as the spirit of cooperation.”
Seaspan Energy attaches great importance to the cooperative relationship established with CIMC SOE. BV has previously collaborated with CIMC SOE on several major projects, including three 16,500m³ LPG carriers and six 27,500m³ LNG dual-fuel carriers. Looking forward, BV is continuing to collaborate with CIMC SOE on projects including two 12,500m³ LNG bunkering vessels, two 24,000m³ liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carriers, and its new SPP40 Platform supply vessels.
Image: Seaspan Energy’s 7,600m³ LNG bunkering vessel, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (source: Bureau Veritas)
