Sawgrass LNG & Power has completed LNG bunkering operations for the cruise ship Orient Express Corinthian at Port Everglades located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The cruise ship was bunkered with approximately 320 cubic meters (equivalent to 143 tons) of LNG on November 3.
Bunkering Operation Details
The dual-fuel cruise ship Orient Express Corinthian arrived at Port Everglades on November 2, and its bunkering took place the following day. The bunkering operation was carried out using eight trucks that supplied fuel from the Miami facilities of Sawgrass LNG & Power. This American supplier had previously conducted the first LNG bunkering operation from shore to ship at Port Everglades for a dual-fuel Ritz-Carlton yacht earlier this year.
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Importance of Port Everglades
Port Everglades, as a deep-water port in South Florida, is located near major Atlantic shipping routes. This port is recognized as a strategic point for LNG bunkering and contributes to increasing access to clean and sustainable fuel in the maritime transport industry. LNG bunkering, as a more sustainable and lower-emission option compared to traditional fossil fuels, helps reduce pollutants and improve marine air quality.
With growing attention to clean fuels in the maritime industry, Port Everglades is emerging as a key hub for LNG bunkering in the United States. These developments reflect significant changes in industrial trends and the need to adapt to new environmental standards.
Conclusion
Given the success of the recent bunkering operation, Sawgrass LNG & Power is recognized as a leader in LNG supply in the United States. The company plays a crucial role in the sustainable future of the maritime industry by striving to expand bunkering infrastructure and improve access to clean fuels.
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