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Singapore Takes Step Toward LNG Bunkering
Singapore is moving forward with standards for liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering with the completion of a study on Technical Standards and Procedures, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) says.
The MPA worked with consultant Lloyd's Register on the study, which consolidated information on standards and procedures, technical requirements and specifications for bunker tankers and receiving vessels, safety standards, identification of safety exclusion zones and emergency procedures, and competency standards for LNG bunkering personnel.
The MPA will now consult with industry players to share the study results and seek feedback before finalising the standards.
"There is an increasing need for the shipping industry to look at alternative sources of fuel and LNG is a promising option that we should consider," said Captain M Segar, MPA's assistant chief executive for operations.
"The completion of the study is an important milestone in the development of LNG bunkering in the Port of Singapore and we would like to share this significant progress with the industry."
Singapore, which has said it wants to start LNG bunkering in 2015, started operations of an LNG facility on Jurong Island in May as part of its plan to make the port into a hub for supply of the fuel in Asia.
