FIRST STS LNG BUNKERING IN CANADA

Feb 7, 2025 | Marine fuel & lubricant news

Seaspan Energy has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering in Canada, which took place in the Port of Vancouver in the Upper Harbour.

The STS LNG bunkering to a tanker at anchor was performed by the Seaspan Lions, named after the twin peaks of the North Shore, or known as Ch’ich’iyúy Elxwíkn (‘Twin Sisters’ or ‘Two Sisters’) to the Squamish Nation.   

Harly Penner, President Seaspan Energy, said: “Completing our first successful bunkering in local waters is a major milestone for Seaspan Energy and marks the introduction of a low-carbon fuel alternative from the Port of Vancouver and beyond. With two of our LNG bunkering vessels now operational and our first bunkering in the books, our message to ship owners globally is that we now offer an accredited LNG bunkering option here in Vancouver.”

Seaspan Energy’s first STS LNG bunkering took place in December 2024 in the Port of Long Beach to a containership. Seaspan’s fleet of three 112m long LNG bunkering vessels is poised to serve the West Coast of North America and will be ready for further deployment as the global LNG fuel market continues to mature and evolve.

Image: Canada’s first STS LNG bunkering in Vancouver (source: Seaspan Energy)

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