Classification society ABS has
released a guide for liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, which outlines
requirements for the design, construction, and survey of carriers and barges
fitted with dedicated LNG transfer arrangements and intended for regular LNG
bunkering service. In parallel ABS has also released its GUIDE FOR LNG
BUNKERING. Both documents are available to download further below.
The guide also
addresses bunkering station safety, lifting and hose handling equipment,
control, monitoring and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and release safety systems.
While application
of the guide is optional, the guide must be followed in order to obtain ABS’
optional LNG Bunkering notation.
“Most LNG-fuelled
vessels in operation at the time of issuance of this Guide receive LNG bunkers
on a relatively small scale, typically through a shore-to-ship basis by road
tankers or dedicated shore side LNG tanks,” notes ABS. “ It is envisaged
that greater LNG transfer rates than those typically used for refueling the
current gas fueled ship fleet will be required. In order to support
the further growth and development of LNG fueled vessels for short sea and
international trade, ABS says more dedicated LNG infrastructure is needed,
particularly in terms of small scale LNG storage and distribution centres
together and dedicated LNG bunkering vessels for ship to ship LNG transfer
operations.
The guide may be downloaded
at,
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