The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has released its \u2019LNG as a marine fuel – Safety and Operational Guidelines – Bunkering\u2019 publication. The third revision of the \u2019LNG as a marine fuel – Safety and Operational Guidelines – Bunkering\u2019 by The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) is the most comprehensive yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe safe and sustainable use of gaseous marine fuels are the core objectives for SGMF and these bunkering guidelines for LNG are a cornerstone reference for the industry,\u201d said Mark Bell, General Manager of SGMF.<\/p>\n
Established benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Bell said that the continual adoption of LNG as a marine fuel is not only due to its environmental performance, but also the result of the considerable expansion of the LNG bunkering supply infrastructure.<\/p>\n Facilities are now well established in most parts of the world, and there are more operational LNG bunkering vessels serving the industry than ever before.<\/p>\n These latest guidelines take a holistic approach starting from the design of bunkering vessels and facilities to the planning and preparation of the bunkering operations and locations, which is completed with guidance on safe fuelling operations. <\/p>\n The publication addresses the specific requirements for LNG used as a marine fuel, as well as synthetic and bio-LNG. Its content may also, with appropriate limitations, be used as a reference for other low-flashpoint fuels and systems not specifically addressed in these guidelines.<\/p>\n