Seaspan launches third LNG bunkering vessel

The launching ceremony for the 112.8 m long vessel Seaspan Baker was held on 1 July 2024.

The first two vessels, Seaspan Garibaldi and Seaspan Lions, were launched in January and April of 2024, respectively. They are scheduled for delivery later in 2024 while Seaspan Baker will arrive in 2025.

Seaspan Baker is currently aiming to service the Long Beach ship market and will join Seaspan Lions in providing LNG fuelling services for vessels on the West Coast of North America. Seaspan Garibaldi is set to deliver low-carbon solutions to the global market and will be based in the Panama region.

CIMC SOE had signed an agreement with Seaspan for the construction of two 7600 m³ LNG bunker vessels, with the option for a third vessel, in May 2023.

To design these vessels, Seaspan teamed up with VARD Marine Inc. to incorporate emerging technologies resulting in a decrease in emissions and underwater noise.

The design is focused on safe, efficient, and economical refuelling of multiple ship types with an ability to transfer to and from a wide range of terminals, allowing the vessel to engage in ship-to-ship LNG transfer along with coastal and short-sea shipping cargo operations.

All three vessels will measure 112.8 m in length, 18.6 m in width, and 5 m in draft, with a design speed of 13 knots.

Read the article online at: https://www.tanksterminals.com/special-reports/05072024/seaspan-launches-third-lng-bunkering-vessel/