Titan LNG bunkering pontoon

The FlexFueler1, which will be operational from the second half of 2018, will be stationed in the Port of Amsterdam where it will serve as a stationary delivery location to inland water barges and small seagoing vessels.

Niels den Nijs, CEO, Titan LNG, said: “Since the launch of the FlexFueler project in 2016, we have continuously incorporated feedback from key stakeholders resulting in an optimised design in terms of both functionality and safety.”

He added that the Titan team has worked with customers, ports, the shipyard and classification society, Bureau Veritas to perfect the FlexFueler design.

“We believe that our decision to build the Titan LNG FlexFueler1 will contribute to the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel in this vital bunkering region.

“The FlexFueler offers tremendous versatility when loading and delivering LNG. On top of the stationary and manoeuvrable delivery methods it can load LNG from trucks, LNG transport ships or via the Gate terminal in Rotterdam. This flexibility supports our robust delivery promise while ensuring long term cost competitiveness.”

Michael Schaap, commercial director marine, Titan LNG, added: “Our recently launched T-piece truck-to-ship operation, which allows for two trucks to discharge at the same time, already reduces the downtime. However, the FlexFueler represents a solution that resembles conventional bunkering practices, which is what the market demands.”

Titan LNG said it has received several enquiries for FlexFuelers in other regions, which are currently being developed.