Currently, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) - powered fleet has grown globally from 118 LNG-powered vessels in operation in 2017, to 143LNGpowered vessels in operation - with further 135 on order and 135 LNG-ready ships either in operation or on order. According to the LNG bunkering coalition SEA/LNG, orders for LNG-powered vessels span a variety of vessel types including tankers, cruise ships, container ships, car carriers, and Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC)s. More information: LNG Report
As the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap approaches, shipowners and operators are urged to consider the side effects of switching from HFO to low sulphur fuel as evidence of tank contamination and inadvertent non-compliance is brought to light. Our clients, consider tank cleaning in order to prepare for conversion to operation on low sulphur fuels. For more information see our Tank Cleaning Services.