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Rotterdam Making Strides in LNG Bunker Adoption
The Port of Rotterdam has been making strides in adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, though a disconnect in legislation may be still be causing some confusion, Shipping and Marine Events reports.
"Rotterdam has embraced the implementation of LNG," said Deputy Mayor of the City of Rotterdam Pex Langenberg, while Niels Lyklema of the Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment also added that the adoption of LNG has also required changes to legislation and safety regulations.
"The lack of harmonisation does create confusion, rules can be interpreted in various ways," said Matthé Bakker, head of solutions for DNV GL in the Netherlands.
It was also reportedly mentioned that more will also need to be done to educate the public about LNG beyond just the attractiveness of the price.
"We have to educate the general public on the safety of LNG vessels," said Mark Bell, general manager for Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel.
"That is a challenge since track records don't go back too long."
The port has been working to integrate LNG for several years.
Last year, Ship & Bunker reported that the port officially made LNG bunkering from a bunkering ship legal after changes to its bylaws.
