Exmar announced the receipt of the LNG carrier Simaisma, with a capacity of 146,000 m³, which will undergo a period of maintenance in dry dock, including modifications to adapt it for use as a floating transfer unit (FTU), dedicated to LNG supply.
Exmar’s chief executive officer, Carl-Antoine Saverys, stated that “at Exmar we are pleased to help our client continue promoting the use of LNG as fuel for the shipping industry. The fuel transfer unit (FTU) is a smart solution that allows our client to reduce logistics costs related to LNG supply. With this solution, we leverage Exmar’s nearly 50 years of experience in the LNG sector. We look forward to implementing more of these assets to develop the full potential of LNG as fuel for the maritime industry”.
The FTU will receive large LNG cargoes from commercial LNG carriers, and ships specialized in LNG supply will load from it before delivering it as fuel to other vessels that use this clean LNG.
