Seatrium Limited is Brassavola, Singapore’s first membrane LNG bunker vessel was built locally by the group and transferred to owner Indah Singa Maritime Pte. Ltd. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
After delivery, Brassavola It will be chartered by Pavilion Energy to supply LNG bunkers at the Port of Singapore. The vessel is scheduled to enter service in February 2024, and she will be deployed by TotalEnergies Marine Fuels to serve customers under a long-term contract with Pavilion Energy.
Brassavolawill be built to a proprietary design by LMG Marin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Seatrium, and will add to the Group’s portfolio of proven LNG bunker vessel designs in a variety of capacities. Her 116.5 m long and 22 m wide vessel incorporates state-of-the-art technology, including superior payload capacity and high bunkering speeds of up to 2000 m.3/h, mass flow meter, and online gas chromatograph system improve bunkering turnover and improve operational efficiency.
Brassavola utilizes dual-fuel engines, allowing ships to run on marine LNG, enabling cleaner, lower-carbon operations. The vessel’s advanced reliquefaction technology also enables more efficient boil-off gas management, reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, this LNG bunker vessel is equipped with two GTT Mark III Flex membrane tanks, which have superior properties such as lower internal pressure, temperature, and boil-off rate, improved tank durability, It improves the safety of fuel transfer operations and reduces cargo loss due to evaporation. The twin membrane tank is optimized to be lightweight and space-saving, increasing cargo capacity and fuel efficiency during transport.
Kazuya Hamasaki, Managing Executive Officer of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, said: Brassavola We work with strategic partners in Pavilion Energy and Seatrium. This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication and cooperation of our partners.completion of Brassavola This is a significant step forward in Singapore’s transition to the use of clean, decarbonized fuels like LNG.looking forward to it Brassavola It will begin operations soon and will set a new standard in LNG bunkering and further strengthen Singapore’s position as a global LNG bunkering hub. ”
“The delivery of Singapore’s first membrane LNG bunker vessel Brassavola represents a step in Pavilion Energy’s transformation towards decarbonisation, paving the way for a more sustainable maritime industry. We are delighted to have achieved this milestone and look forward to commissioning the vessel,” added Mr Malcolm Lim, Head of Pavilion Energy’s Singapore Hub. “Brassavola complements our global LNG bunker supply network and strengthens our commitment to providing cleaner marine bunkering solutions to our customers.”
Louise Tricoire, Vice President of TotalEnergies Marine Fuels, commented: BrassavolaThis will enable it to begin supplying offshore LNG to customers in Singapore.of Brassavola This plays a key role in our global LNG bunkering strategy and our aim to support the decarbonization of the shipping industry using a range of low carbon fuels. Her arrival will complement our current LNG bunkering services in our European hubs in Rotterdam and Marseille, bringing our LNG bunkering expertise to new markets. ”
William Gu, Executive Vice President of Seatrium Oil & Gas (International), concluded: Brassavolais the first membrane LNG bunker vessel designed and built in Singapore by Seatrium, embodying the company’s core values of innovation, safety and environmental sustainability. The zero-loss time delivery of this LNG bunker vessel strengthens our track record in clean energy solutions supporting the global energy transition. We are proud to play a key role in advancing Singapore’s ocean decarbonization ambitions and look forward to future developments. Brassavola contributes to this purpose. ”