Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to take a lead position as marine fuel with low sulphur fuel regulations coming into force next year, according to Nakilat.
“With the low sulphur fuel regulations coming into force on January 1, 2015, LNG as marine fuel has come to the forefront,” Nakilat’s Fleet director Samir Bailouni told the Middle East Shiptech Forum 2014 in Dubai.
LNG has always been handled by specially designed vessels and by qualified, experienced and specifically-trained staff; hence its exemplary safety track record during its 50 years of existence, he said, adding there has been a total of only 40 cubic metres of reported spillages from LNG transfers in 50 years.
The Shiptech Forum 2014 brought together leading ship-owners, operators, charterers and ship technology providers to discuss topics including ship technology, operational efficiency, and sustainable ship operations.
Nakilat is a Qatari marine transport company providing the essential transportation link in Qatar’s LNG supply chain. Its LNG shipping fleet is the largest in the world, comprising 61 vessels.
