LNG pontoon gets Amsterdam home

The port said that the pontoon is a strategic fit with its transition to renewable energy and its strategy to lower pollution.

“We believe in LNG as a shipping fuel and Titan LNG’s solution fits very well with our strategic focus on becoming a sustainable port and our transition to renewable energy,” said Koen Overtoom, CEO Port of Amsterdam.

“We strive to connect the port seamlessly to the fast-growing metropolitan area, and lowering pollution is a top priority.”

Future fuel

FlexFueler001 will be stationed at Amsterdam’s central America Harbour when it goes into operation at the end of 2018.

Its location will mean that both trucks and LNG transport vessels can discharge LNG into the FlexFueler making it independent from supply of large-scale terminals to load LNG.

The America Harbour is suitable to receive inland and seagoing vessels due to the draft of 9.70 meters alongside the FlexFueler. Normally however seagoing ships will be bunkered concurrent cargo operations alongside using a push boat.

“We are very pleased with the support of Port of Amsterdam. Their trust has enabled us to realise a long-term supply solution for vessels that run on LNG”, said Niels den Nijs CEO of Titan LNG.

“LNG as a marine fuel has a great future and provides one of the building blocks of a more sustainable shipping industry.”