Port of Nanaimo and Seaspan Energy Expand LNG Bunkering Operations Amid Shift to Cleaner Marine Fuels
The Port of Nanaimo and Seaspan Marine have expanded their liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations in response to a growing number of ships adopting LNG as a primary fuel. Seaspan Energy Ltd. has been established to provide ship-to-ship refueling services, while the Port of Nanaimo now offers both LNG shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship services, enhancing its operations and aligning with Canada’s net-zero emissions goals. This shift is expected to increase port revenues and marks a significant advancement in cleaner marine fuel use.
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The Port of Nanaimo and Seaspan Marine are responding to an increase in ships switching to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a primary fuel. Seaspan Marine has launched Seaspan Energy Ltd. to provide LNG bunkering services, operating three ships for ship-to-ship refueling in Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Long Beach, California.
The Port of Nanaimo has started providing LNG shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship bunkering services, enhancing its maritime operations. The hybrid car carrier Lake St. Anne, which uses dual fuel, was bunkered in June, marking a significant shift in maritime fuel use.
Vancouver became the first western North American port to conduct ship-to-ship LNG bunkering. The operations at Nanaimo are expected to increase port revenues due to the demand for additional services like water and provisions. LNG is seen as a cleaner and safer alternative, aligning with Canada’s net-zero emissions goals.
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