The Singapore Cruise Center was the scene of the first supply of liquefied natural gas to the ASUKA III, the largest Japanese-flagged cruise ship. This operation was carried out by FueLNG Private Limited, boosting the use of cleaner fuels in the Asian maritime sector.
LNG supply for cruise ship ASUKA III
The procurement was carried out in collaboration with Shell LNG and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore(MPA), strengthening their joint commitment to move towards effective decarbonization of shipping.
The choice of the ASUKA III as the recipient of this first bunkering is not a casual event. This vessel is a symbol of Japanese maritime tourism, and has been designed to operate on LNG, minimizing its emissions of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and other particulates. Moreover, its addition to the gas-powered cruise routes encourages the growing trend towards more sustainable options.
Moreover, this operation follows the supply of LNG bunkering carried out in February for the Silvernova, evidencing a continuity in the use of the Singapore Cruise Hub as a strategic point for marine bunkering in the region.
This progress would not have been possible without coordination between public and private entities. The role of the MPA has been fundamental in facilitating the regulatory and logistical conditions for these operations to be carried out efficiently and safely.
For its part, FueLNG has demonstrated its technical and operational capacity to carry out the supply of LNG in a complex place such as the port. Shell’s commitment, through its LNG division, highlights the weight that energy majors give to the development of low-carbon solutions for maritime transport.
With this operation, Singapore consolidates its position as one of Asia’s most important LNG bunkering hubs. The city-state strengthens its leadership in port sustainability by offering services that meet the environmental requirements of shipping lines and the expectations of environmentally conscious passengers.
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