Running on LNG to ensure compliance of Sovcomflot’s ‘Green Funnel’ tankers to IMO requirements

Nov 07 2022


Zvezda shipyard is building five tankers intended for using LNG as their primary fuel

According to Sovcomflot’s calculations based on operational data of its ‘Green Funnel’ tankers (2018?2021), using of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel will ensure compliance of those ships with IMO requirements up to 2032?2039 (depending on operation mode), Igor Tonkovidov, President and CEO of Sovcomflot, said at the 6th LNG Fleet, LNG Bunkering and Alternatives conference held by PortNews Media Group in Moscow.

 

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