First LNG bunkering for French port

DEME worked with Port of Brest, CCIMBO and Titan LNG to undertake the bunkering of the Scheldt River, the DEME-owned LNG powered hopper dredger. The operation saw Titan LNG and the Port of Brest arrange a permit very quickly, to authorise the trucks at the quay where the Scheldt River could bunker.

Eric Roellinger, harbourmaster at the Port of Brest, commented: “Port authorities play a crucial role in the development and facilitation of the maritime use of LNG. Port of Brest stimulates sustainable developments, incorporating environmental concerns. LNG is a cleaner fuel for shipping, reducing emissions of CO2, Sulphur oxides, particles and Nitrogen oxides.”

Stéphane Lucas, deputy harbour commander, said: “This bunkering marks an important step forward. Due to the strategic location of the Port of Brest, LNG bunkering activities will continue to increase in the future.”

Régine Portocarero, business development at Titan LNG, said: “This LNG bunkering in Brest underlines the expansion of LNG delivery options in the ports of Europe.”