In Florida, Crowley announced they have taken delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress, the largest U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel of its kind, built by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
The Progress will enhance access to cleaner energy for ship operators at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, upon its final commissioning this month. Shell NA LNG, LLC, has signed a long-term agreement with Crowley to operate the barge, adding another fueling location for LNG-powered ships.
“The Progress LNG bunker barge sets a new standard for quality and capability to serve the energy needs of the shipping industry,” said James C. Fowler, senior vice president and general manager of Crowley Shipping. “LNG offers a safe and reliable solution for ocean carriers that advances the transition to lower emissions.”
Designed by Crowley’s engineering services group, the 416-foot-long barge has a capacity of 12,000 m³ and features innovative design elements for efficient and dependable LNG supply. The technologies developed by Shell and Crowley enable flexible LNG delivery to various containment systems.
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
