LNG as fuel - A developing industry

LNG is increasingly being used as fuel on vessels other than LNG carriers. The search for ‘green’ fuel, as well as developments in engine and LNG storage technology, have helped the industry develop quickly in recent years. This guide looks at issues that a ship owner or charterer may want to consider when negotiating a contract for the supply of LNG as fuel such as, scheduling and responsibility for delays, quantity / composition (i.e. quality), and operational aspects of the bunkering operation.

This news publication was put together with the assistance of Ingolf Kaiser from Stephenson Harwood.