Singapore, Japan to study LNG for car carriers

Singapore

THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is teaming up with its Japanese counterpart to start a feasibility study on liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering for car carriers plying between Japan and Singapore.

The feasibility study, announced at the inaugural Singapore and Japan Port Seminar 2017 held in Singapore on Monday, will focus on technical details such as fuel tank capacities and refuelling requirements. The working group will include Japan's big three carriers: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).