LNG Bunkering

MOL charters out Singapore LNG bunkering tanker to Pavilion Gas

The 12,000 m3 capacity vessel will provide LNG as marine fuel to vessels at Singapore port from 2021.

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February 25, 2019

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Multi-modal transport group Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) on Monday (25 February) entered into a long-term charter contract with Pavilion Gas Pte Ltd. (PGPL) to operate Asia’s largest (12,000 m3-class) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel in Singapore.

The company has proceeded on the project with PGPL to build a cooperative structure in the private sector, it notes.

They have teamed with Singapore shipyard Sembcorp Marine Specialised Shipbuilding Pte. Ltd. for construction of the vessels, and formed a partnership with Singapore bunker barge company Sinanju Tankers Pte. Ltd. to manage the vessel.

The newbuilding will be the second LNG bunkering vessel in Singapore and is slated to start services after its delivery to PGPL in early 2021.

Demand for LNG as a marine fuel is expected to grow on a global scale due to IMO 2020.

“Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) is focusing considerable effort on development of an LNG fuel supply infrastructure and implementing policies aimed at creating the world’s largest LNG fuel supply port,” states MOL.

“The Japanese government also concluded a “Memorandum of understanding in relation to the cooperation on the development of LNG as a marine fuel” with seven other countries, including Singapore.

“Since then the Japanese government has worked closely with Singapore to promote the use of LNG fuel and develop a supply framework.”

In April 2017, MOL established its Bunker Business Division to enter the bunker business with the aim of speeding up progress on business related to alternative bunker fuels such as LNG.

Later in February 2018, it signed a long-term charter contract for the world’s largest (18,600m3-class) LNG bunker vessel with Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions which will offer services in northern Europe.

The Japanese firm is scheduled to launch the LNG-fuelled tugboat Ishin in Osaka Bay in April. MOL continually promotes development of infrastructure to supply LNG fuel and drives LNG fueled vessels.

Details of the LNG bunker tanker newbuilding are as follows:

Length	About 112 m
Breadth	About 22 m
LNG tank	Membrane type (GTT Mark III)
Shipyard	Sembcorp Marine Specialised Shipbuilding
Tank capacity	12,000?
Main engine	2 electric propulsion Azimuth Thrusters
Speed	11.5 knots
Registry	Singapore
Other	Use of reliquefied boil-off gas generated in fuel tanks

Photo credit: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Published: 25 February, 2019

LNG Bunkering

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

“Hai Yang Shi You 302” supplied container ship “MSC Maria Laura” with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area, after the bunkering vessel received bonded LNG in Zhoushan.

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July 6, 2026

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Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Zhejiang Province on Saturday (27 June) completed its first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation at Chuanshan Port Area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, according to Hangzhou Customs.

Bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 travelled to ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving terminal to load bonded LNG. The vessel then supplied container ship MSC Maria Laura with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area.

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Compared with the traditional single-port bunkering model, the cross-regional operation removes the geographical barriers between Zhoushan’s gas supply and bunkering demand in Ningbo’s core port area, enabling cross-port LNG transfer within the province.

“The new operating model addresses longstanding constraints associated with the geographical limitations of LNG supply reloading and tight operational time windows,” said Chen Bangkui, Business Manager at CNOOC Zhejiang New Energy Co Ltd.

“We can now flexibly source bonded LNG from both Zhoushan and Ningbo, significantly improving operational flexibility and efficiency.”

Photo credit: Hangzhou Customs
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Molgas says the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

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July 6, 2026

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Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Madrid-headquartered Molgas Energy Group on Friday (3 July) said the company has been granted an operating licence to supply LNG bunker fuel to vessels at the Port of Bilbao through Truck-to-Ship (TTS) operation.

Molgas said the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

“In addition, in recent weeks, we took part in the presentation of the new LNG Supply Tender Model at the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. We participated as part of the Gasnam working group specialising in TTS operations, contributing our expertise to the development of the sector,” it said.

The event was attended by the Secretary General for Air and Maritime Transport, the President of State Ports, and the Director General of the Merchant Marine.

Photo credit: Molgas
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Both signed a long-term agreement on the supply of LNG for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

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July 6, 2026

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Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Energy company Gasum on Wednesday (1 July) said it has signed a long-term agreement with Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 on the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

The agreement covers fuel supply for four main ferries and one backup ferry.

“We are very pleased that Fjord1 has selected Gasum as its LNG supplier for this important ferry route. The agreement underlines our ability to provide reliable LNG deliveries for demanding maritime operations thanks to our fully integrated and seamless supply chain,” said Jacob Granqvist, Vice President, Maritime, Gasum.

“For Fjord1, reliable fuel supply is essential to maintaining safe and predictable ferry operations on one of Norway’s most important ferry routes. We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Gasum, which supports our focus on operational reliability, efficient logistics and our long-term ambition to provide safe and environmentally friendly transport for our customers, contracting authorities and partners,” said Tor Kristoffersen, Head of regional operations, Fjord1.

Fjord1 is a Norwegian ferry company, transporting over 20 million passengers annually. The company is a supplier of critical infrastructure to coastal Norway.

The Arsvågen–Mortavika ferry connection is an important transport link on the Norwegian west coast. Gasum will bunker the ferries truck-to-ship at both ends of the route, requiring precise scheduling to keep ferry operations running smoothly.

Gasum’s extensive supply network of terminals, vessels and trucks makes the company an optimal partner for an operator such as Fjord1 for whom reliability of fuel supply is essential.

Gasum supplies LNG and bio-LNG to different types of maritime customers, from service vessels to container ships, across North-Western Europe. Gasum is able to offer a unique layer of flexibility to its bunkering services and a seamless transition to low or negative emission bio-LNG either fully or as a blend of any ratio with LNG.

Photo credit: Gasum
Published: 6 July, 2026