US DOE Eases LNG Bunkering Regulations Published in LNG Prime The US Department of Energy issued an order that removes barriers for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel for vessels. For the full article, browse to: LNG Prime
Port Canaveral: First Double LNG Bunkering Published in Cruise Industry News In a first for a North American port, two ATB tug-barges provided ship-to-ship LNG refueling for two cruise ships in Port Canaveral earlier this week. According to the Canaveral Port Authority, the operation involved two ships homeported at the port: Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas and Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish. The LNG-powered vessels were bunkered by the sister barges Clean Canaveral and Clean Everglades while docked at their cruise terminals, said Port Canaveral. JAX LNG, a joint venture between Pivotal LNG and Seaside LNG, supplied the green fuel, the port authority added in a social media post. In 2021, Port Canaveral became the first cruise port in the United States capable of handling LNG operations. The first ship to use the cleaner-burning fuel in the port was Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras, which continues to sail from Central Florida. In addition to the Utopia of the Seas, the Disney Wish and the Mardi Gras, the new Disney Treasure is also set to bunker LNG in Port Canaveral starting in December. In mid-2025, Royal Caribbean International’s new Star of the Seas is also set to join the lineup of LNG-powered ships operating out of the homeport. Across North America, other cruise ports that supply LNG on a regular basis include Miami and Galveston. Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations were also carried out in Port Everglades with the arrival of Silversea’s Silver Nova. Fort Lauderdale is further expanding its LNG operations later this year with the debut of the new Sun Princess. Currently operating in the Mediterranean, the new Princess Cruises ship is scheduled to sail from the homeport on a regular basis starting in October. Additional LNG-powered ships soon arriving in North America include Silversea’s Silver Ray, MSC Cruises’ MSC World America, Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure and Princess Cruises’ Star Princess.
Carnival orders three LNG-powered cruise ships at Fincantieri Published in LNG Prime Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured an order to build three giant LNG-powered vessels for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line, a unit of Carnival. The world’s largest cruise company said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri to build the three ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand. Carnival did not provide the price tag of the deal. According to Carnival, this order is contingent upon financing, which is expected to be completed later this year. The new class of vessels, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes, will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively. Including this order, there have been five new ship orders for Carnival Cruise Line announced in 2024. Earlier this year, Carnival placed its first newbuild orders in five years for two more Excel-class ships that will join the Carnival Cruise Line fleet in 2027 and 2028. With over 3,000 guest staterooms, the new ships will be the largest in the Carnival global fleet. Once delivered in 2033, Carnival will have a total of 16 LNG-powered ships – including eight Carnival Cruise Line ships – making up almost 30 percent of Carnival’s global capacity, it said. Fincantieri also said in a separate statement that these vessels will be the largest ships ever built by Fincantieri and an Italian shipyard.
CMA CGM Symi receives LNG from North America’s largest LNG bunker barge Published in Offshore Energy CMA CGM Symi, a 15,000 TEU containership powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), has received approximately 4,600 cubic meters of LNG from North America’s largest LNG bunker barge Clean Canaveral. As disclosed, JAX LNG and Seaside LNG conducted the inaugural LNG bunkering in the Port of Savannah of CMA CGM Symi during the ship’s call at the Garden City Terminal. The containership was fueled with LNG during simultaneous operations (SIMOPS). “We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside CMA CGM staff in Marseille, Norfolk and Savannah in preparation for this unique bunker event that marked CMA CGM’s first LNG SIMOPS bunkering of a 15,000-TEU ship in the United States,” Roger Williams, Manager of JAX LNG and Vice President of Commercial LNG and Gas Development at BHE GT&S, the parent company of Pivotal LNG, commented. The bunkering marks Seaside LNG’s first bunkering of a dual-fuel containership with membrane-type LNG tank technology. The technology highlights the design of Seaside LNG’s 5,500-cubic-meter series LNG articulated tug and barge (ATB). “The ATB design and skillful operator, McAllister LNG Services, has proven very resourceful to bunker container ships, car carriers, cruise ships and petroleum tankers with different cargo tank technologies,” Tim Casey, CEO of Seaside LNG, noted. The bunkering was conducted in cooperation with U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah, Georgia Ports Authority, Garden City Fire Rescue, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah Pilots Association, Gateway Terminals and the International Longshoremen’s Association. To remind, the vessel Clean Canaveral is owned by Polaris New Energy, a subsidiary of Seaside LNG Holding, which took delivery of the unit at the end of 2021. Meanwhile, the bunker barge handled the LNG refueling of the M/T Damia Desgagnés on the ship’s inaugural call to Port Canaveral. Clean Canaveral delivered approximately 400 cubic meters of LNG to the vessel.
Master Boat Builders delivers tug Tortuga to Seaside LNG Published in MarineLink Coden, Alabama shipbuilder Master Boat Builders on Monday announced it has delivered Tortuga, the latest tugboat to join Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy fleet. Tortuga will connect with the barge Clean Everglades, delivered from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in 2023, to form a Jones Act compliant articulated tug and barge (ATB) for bunkering liquefied natural gas (LNG). The new tug has an overall length of 109 feet and features two Caterpillar 3512E main engines, EPA Tier 4 certified and each producing 2,000 horsepower. The vessel also features two Berg model MTA 523 Z-drive thrusters and a JAK Beacon Finland coupler system. Tortuga will operate out of Jacksonville, Fla. alongside sister vessel Polaris—also constructed by Master Boat Builders, and delivered in 2022 “Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy is leading the way in LNG maritime distribution, with the largest LNG bunker fleet in the country. We are proud to partner with an innovative company at the forefront of providing clean, dependable, competitively priced fuel for the shipping industry and look forward to working with them in the future,” said Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders.
Journey to Sustainability: When Does the LNG “Bridge” Become the “Road”? Published in The Maritime Executive In 2012, liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel was a budding contender in the maritime industry, holding less than one percent market share. At the same time, NASA’s Aura satellite, equipped with an Ozone Monitoring Instrument, finished capturing images of elevated nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels along shipping lanes, highlighting the environmental impact of traditional marine fuels. These oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are known to produce fine particles and ozone, significantly harming cardiovascular and respiratory health—a concern underscored by the World Health Organization, which attributes approximately seven million premature deaths annually to air pollution. The landscape has dramatically shifted forward since then: 469 LNG-fueled ships are now in operation with an additional 537 newbuilds on order. This surge places LNG at the forefront of the alternative fuel orderbook, as reported by DNV. LNG’s appeal lies in its ability to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 23 percent, sulfur emissions by 99 percent and nitrogen oxide emissions by nearly 99 percent. This is done by purifying and super-cooling natural gas to reduce its volume by 600 percent, enabling efficient transport and storage. In the “basket of alternative fuels,” LNG stands out for its environmental benefits, established infrastructure and the industry’s commitment to future-proofing maritime operations through significant investments. SEA-LNG Peter Keller, Chairman of the SEA-LNG coalition, and COO Steven Esau present a unified vision of the maritime industry’s transition toward cleaner, sustainable fuel alternatives, particularly LNG. Reflecting on the industry’s evolution, Keller recounts the delivery of M/V Isla Bella to Tote in 2015, the first LNG-powered container ship, as a pivotal moment that heralded a new era: “Today, with over 1,000 LNG-fueled vessels either operational or on order, we’re witnessing a remarkable surge in adoption. This growth, especially notable in the last two to three years, directly responds to increasingly stringent IMO regulations.” At the same time, he acknowledges the broader challenge of decarbonizing the global deepsea fleet, estimated at 60,000 vessels, and the critical issue of urban air quality. Keller highlights LNG’s environmental and operational advantages including significant reductions in sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter. He contrasts LNG’s higher energy density with other proposed alternatives, which could affect cargo capacity and financial viability: “The logistical challenge of building infrastructure and supply chains for these fuels, especially in major ports like Singapore, Rotterdam and New York, cannot be overlooked. LNG’s widespread availability and proven safety record make it a practical and immediate solution for reducing emissions.” Addressing concerns about methane slippage, Keller notes that advances in engine technology have significantly mitigated this issue. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the characteristics of available fuels and points out LNG’s potential for reducing greenhouse gases by 23 percent using two-stroke technology with further gains possible as bio-LNG becomes more accessible. Echoing his colleague’s sentiments, Esau questions the academic approach to decarbonization as lacking a practical understanding of the maritime industry: “Now that regulations must be complied with, shipowners are seeking viable pathways to decarbonization. LNG is proving to be the most viable and safest pathway for the maritime industry’s decarbonization.” He underscores the necessity of actionable solutions over theoretical debates, highlighting LNG’s role as a cornerstone in the industry’s efforts to meet environmental regulations and achieve sustainability goals. Keller concludes with a call to action: “Like Nike, Just Do It!” He calls for decisive steps toward adopting LNG and preparing for future advances. Hoping for a perfect fuel alternative is not a strategy. The industry must commit to viable, immediate solutions. “Current LNG-fueled engines are adaptable, capable of ‘dropping in’ blends of LNG and hydrogen, which positions us well for a transition to bio, blue and synthetic LNG variants,” he asserts. Galveston LNG Bunker Port Facing evolving regulatory challenges and a solid commitment to sustainability, the U.S. maritime industry is advancing with significant private capital to modernize Jones Act vessels and enhance port infrastructure. An example is the collaboration between Pilot LNG and Seapath to develop the Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP), slated to become the U.S. Gulf ‘s first dedicated LNG bunkering facility. The electric-driven facility will initially liquefy 300,000 gallons per day (gpd) from locally sourced natural gas, scaling to 600,000 gpd with two three-million-gallon storage tanks. Anticipated to start operations by late 2026, the facility is a pivotal step towards aligning with stringent environmental regulations and shifting toward cleaner maritime fuel alternatives. Benson Peretti, Executive Vice President of Seapath, emphasizes the strategic significance of GLBP: “Drivers such as IMO 2020 (limiting sulfur in fuel to 0.5 percent mass) and the U.S. being an Emission Control Area (more stringent at 0.1 percent) position GLBP to significantly reduce emissions in Galveston Bay.” He highlights the facility’s role in supporting operational needs for LNG-fueled vessels. This type of infrastructure enables the maritime and cruise industries to modernize their fleets by replacing older vessels and homeporting new, cleaner ships. Reflecting on LNG’s evolving role, Peretti asks, “LNG has been called a ‘bridge,’ but when does the ‘bridge’ become the ‘road’?” Considering LNG’s more than a decade of use—nearly half the lifecycle of many ships—this question hints at the broader implications of shifting trade routes and the resonating effects of LNG infrastructure investments, which could yield unknown yet impactful dividends. Captain Jonathan Cook, CEO of Pilot LNG, emphasizes the project’s aim to address a crucial infrastructure gap – particularly in Galveston Bay and the greater Houston area, which comprise the U.S.’s largest port complex and fourth-largest cruise port. Establishing GLBP as a dedicated facility for supplying LNG bunker vessels and barges is a testament to the industry’s foresight in enhancing these critical maritime hubs’ operational capabilities and environmental performance. Rodger Rees, Port Director and CEO of Galveston Wharves, further elaborates on the initiative’s wider benefits, stating, “Providing LNG fuel at the port positions the Port of Galveston to attract the latest, technologically advanced cruise and cargo ships.” He notes the environmental and economic advantages…
Seaside LNG Announces Two Milestone First Deliveries Galveston Delivery Marks First In Port LNG Bunkering Along the U.S. Gulf Coast HOUSTON, Texas – Seaside LNG announces its first delivery to the Carnival Jubilee, an LNG propelled cruise ship stationed in Galveston, Texas. After entering into a term bunkering agreement with Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the delivery took place on December 30, 2023, after months of careful coordination with all parties involved, including the Port of Galveston. This operation marked the first in port ship-to-ship LNG bunkering delivery not only in Galveston but also along the entire U.S. Gulf Coast. Seaside’s barge, the Clean Jacksonville, was moved from Jacksonville, Florida to operate out of Galveston and serve the Texas Gulf Coast. The Clean Jacksonville has safely completed more than 350 bunkering operations to date. In related news, the Clean Everglades, the newest member of the Seaside LNG fleet, made its first delivery last week. The delivery was made to Isla Bella at the TOTE Maritime’s terminal near Jacksonville, Florida. The operation was a regularly scheduled delivery per TOTE’s long-term service contract with Seaside’s maritime transportation company, Polaris New Energy. Seaside took delivery of the Clean Everglades, an articulated tug barge that holds 5,500 cubic meters of LNG, in October 2023. In addition, TOTE Services acts as Seaside’s operating partner for both the Clean Jacksonville and Clean Everglades. “The Seaside LNG team is excited to start 2024 off strong with these two deliveries. We appreciate the trust our customers put in us to arrange these important fueling operations. We also recognize TOTE Services for their contributions as a reliable operating partner.” noted Tim Casey, CEO of Seaside LNG. “As the demand for LNG as a cleaner maritime fuel continues to grow, our team and barge fleet are ready to deliver.” ### About Seaside LNG Seaside LNG provides LNG production and maritime transportation logistics to meet the growing demand for LNG, a cleaner alternative fuel, to customers in the maritime, aerospace and transportation industries. Seaside owns 50% of JAX LNG, a small-scale (360,000 gallons/day) LNG production facility operating two trains in Jacksonville, Florida, and a 100% ownership stake in an LNG bunkering barge operation through Polaris New Energy (PNE). PNE, the bunkering arm of Seaside LNG, maintains the largest fleet of Jones Act-compliant bunkering vessels in the U.S., including Clean Canaveral, Clean Jacksonville and tug Polaris, and Clean Everglades and tug Tortuga. PNE’s bunkering operation is compatible with several vessel types, including cruise ships, containerships, tankers, and car carriers. Seaside continues to pioneer the buildout of LNG bunkering in the U.S. and looks to continue to grow its market leading geographic reach and Jones Act LNG barge fleet to additional ports soon. In October 2023, Seaside welcomed its newest barge, the Clean Everglades. For more information, visit www.seasidelng.com. About TOTE Services TOTE Services, LLC (“TOTE Services”) is a U.S.-based company providing ship management services, vessel construction management and technical solutions to meet the needs of commercial, privately-owned, and U.S. Government vessels. Since 2015, TOTE Services has overseen construction and management of the world’s first LNG-powered container ships, activated U.S. training ships to support disaster relief, and managed many MARAD vessels. TOTE Services, along with TOTE Maritime Alaska, LLC and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC, are part of TOTE Group, LLC (“TOTE Group”). TOTE Group is a member of the Saltchuk family of companies. For more information about TOTE Services, please visit www.totegroup.com/services.
Seaside LNG Announces New Bunkering Operation in Galveston, Texas Largest U.S. Jones Act LNG Bunkering Fleet to Supply the Carnival Jubilee HOUSTON, Texas – Seaside LNG and Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) have entered into a term bunkering agreement to fuel the first LNG propelled cruise ship to call Galveston, Texas its homeport, the Carnival JubileeTM. This marks a significant milestone for Seaside and Carnival Corporation by working closely together to create an LNG supply chain in a new region of the United States. Seaside’s barge, the Clean Jacksonville, will move from Jacksonville, Florida to operate out of Galveston and serve the Texas Gulf Coast with its first LNG delivery to the Carnival Jubilee in December 2023. Through the assistance of the Port of Galveston, Seaside aligned all stakeholders to ensure the proper infrastructure is in place to begin the operation this winter. Initially, the LNG supply will be trucked from inland locations and then loaded onto Seaside’s LNG barge. Seaside and Carnival Corporation will continue to work together to provide direct access to a marine facility for the most efficient long-term supply solution. Carnival Corporation has continued to show its dedication to reducing carbon emissions through their growing global LNG powered fleet. “LNG delivers immediate greenhouse gas emission reductions and is the best available market-ready fuel to help cut ship emissions now – so Carnival Corporation is investing in LNG-powered vessels as part of our ambition to achieve net-zero carbon ship operations by 2050,” said Tom Strang, Senior Vice President of Maritime Affairs, Carnival Corporation & plc. “We were the first to introduce LNG-powered cruise ships into the North American market, and we’ll be the first to introduce our LNG fleet to Galveston with the Carnival Jubilee. We appreciate Seaside for moving quickly to mobilize, find supply, and bring the parties together to create a new LNG supply chain to support our LNG bunkering needs.” “The Seaside LNG team is excited to expand our LNG bunkering reach in the U.S. by linking a local supplier with Carnival Corporation through the use of our LNG barge fleet,” added Tim Casey, CEO of Seaside LNG. “We plan to continue building upon this position in the Texas Gulf Coast market by sending additional barges to the region in the future.” The demand for LNG to fuel the maritime sector is growing rapidly with orders for Dual Fuel vessels eclipsing almost 50% of the world’s fleet orderbook. In addition, LNG is the leading solution in the maritime sector as the industry advances its sustainability goals while utilizing existing infrastructure to meet growing emissions reductions objectives. ### About Seaside LNG Seaside LNG provides LNG production and maritime transportation logistics to meet the growing demand for LNG, a cleaner alternative fuel, to customers in the maritime, aerospace and transportation industries. Seaside owns 50% of JAX LNG, a small-scale (360,000 gallons/day) LNG production facility operating two trains in Jacksonville, Florida, and a 100% ownership stake in an LNG bunkering barge operation through Polaris New Energy (PNE). PNE, the bunkering arm of Seaside LNG, maintains the largest fleet of Jones Act-compliant bunkering vessels in the U.S., including Clean Canaveral, Clean Jacksonville and tug Polaris, and Clean Everglades and tug Tortuga. PNE’s bunkering operation is compatible with several vessel types, including cruise ships, containerships, tankers, and car carriers. Seaside continues to pioneer the buildout of LNG bunkering in the U.S. and looks to continue to grow its market leading geographic reach and Jones Act LNG barge fleet to additional ports soon. In October 2023, Seaside welcomed its newest barge, the Clean Everglades. For more information, visit www.seasidelng.com. About Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America’s Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. For over 50 years, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. and two Australian homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival currently operates 25 ships and is in an exciting period of growth with the addition of two ships over the next year.
Seaside LNG Takes Delivery of New Barge Clean Everglades Fleet Addition Extends Availability of LNG Along Gulf Coast U.S. HOUSTON, Texas – Executives from Seaside LNG, Polaris New Energy and their guests gathered at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding today to christen the recently constructed LNG bunker barge Clean Everglades. Seaside LNG has the largest fleet of Jones Act-compliant LNG barges operating in the United States. Seaside LNG contracted Fincantieri to build the Clean Everglades, an articulated tug barge that holds 5,500 cubic meters of LNG. The vessel is similar in design and appearance to its sister ship, the LNG barge Clean Canaveral, which was delivered by Fincantieri two years ago and has made more than 65 successful LNG bunker deliveries. “Polaris New Energy is excited to continue to expand the LNG bunkering infrastructure in the United States” said Tim Casey CEO of Seaside LNG. “The delivery of the Clean Everglades gives us the ability to expand our LNG bunkering business to the Gulf of Mexico. Partnering with the talented and professional staff at Fincantieri has produced a second exceptional vessel.” Demand for LNG to fuel the maritime sector is growing rapidly with orders for LNG vessels eclipsing 30% of the fleet orderbook. LNG is the leading solution in the maritime sector as the industry advances its sustainability goals to meet growing emissions reductions goals. “The previous Fincantieri-built LNG barge was delivered on schedule during the global pandemic, which was quite an accomplishment,” said Jan Allman, Fincantieri Vice President and General Manager. “We are ready to deliver the Clean Everglades six weeks ahead of schedule, thanks in part to a clean, brilliant design and the motivated, experienced shipbuilders here at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.” The 5,500 cubic meter ATB is fitted with four 1,375 CBM IMO Type C tanks. It will utilize a cargo handling system designed and developed by Wartsila. The vessel is 340’ overall length, 66’ beam, and 32’-10” deep. The ATB is also an Oceans Classed ABS barge. ### About Seaside LNG and Polaris New Energy Seaside LNG provides LNG production and maritime transportation logistics to meet the growing demand for LNG, a cleaner alternative fuel, to customers in the maritime, aerospace and transportation industries. Seaside owns 50% of JAX LNG, a small-scale (360,000 gallons/day) LNG production facility operating two trains in Jacksonville, Florida, and a 100% ownership stake in an LNG bunkering barge operation through Polaris New Energy (PNE). PNE, the bunkering arm of Seaside LNG, maintains the largest fleet of Jones Act-compliant bunkering vessels in the U.S., including Clean Canaveral, Clean Jacksonville and tug Polaris, and Clean Everglades and tug Tortuga. PNE’s bunkering operation is compatible with several vessel types, including cruise ships, containerships, tankers, and car carriers. For more information, visit www.seasidelng.com. About Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is an industry leader in the construction, conversion, and repair of large ships – tracing its rich history back more than 100 years. The diversified FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, dredges and dredging support equipment, automated loading carriers, ferries, and offshore support vessels. On the repair side, FBS is an expert at managing critical deadlines in the repair and sustainment of bulk carriers and other Great Lakes Fleet ships. Shipbuilding facilities at the 63-acre plant include a large graving dock, a U.S. Navy-certified drydock, and lifting capacity to meet the most demanding requirements. Erection buildings are climate-controlled and equipped with sophisticated computer-aided manufacturing equipment. Fincantieri’s skilled workforce has extensive shipyard construction experience, in-house engineering, and a management team focused on client satisfaction and on-time delivery. Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is an operating unit of Fincantieri Marine Group, the U.S. division of global shipbuilding giant, Fincantieri, www.fincantierimarinegroup.com
Seaside LNG Joins SEA-LNG Enhancing Coalition Reach and Expertise Collaboration across entire LNG value chain vital to scaling up supply of green fuels on LNG pathway HOUSTON, Texas – Seaside LNG, an LNG production and maritime transportation logistics provider, announced its industry support of SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate the benefits of the LNG pathway for shipping’s decarbonization. Seaside LNG is the only company with integrated shoreside liquefaction, LNG storage, and bunkering capabilities in North America. The company maintains the largest fleet of Jones Act-compliant LNG barges in North America and has successfully performed more than 400 safe LNG transfers. Seaside LNG will further enhance the SEA-LNG coalition’s collective expertise with their valuable supply, infrastructure and safety experience. Scaling up alternative fuel supply and developing the required infrastructure is key to the success of the shipping industry’s decarbonization transition, with collaboration highlighted as central to success. This was reiterated in recent industry discussions at Gastech in Singapore and London International Shipping Week. SEA-LNG offers Seaside LNG and all its members a practical platform for collaboration across the entire LNG value chain. Tim Casey, CEO of Seaside LNG, noted, “LNG infrastructure must continue to grow rapidly to further develop and maintain a global LNG supply chain. Improving commercial-scale solutions for marine fuel is critical to meeting the industry’s environmental goals while keeping pace with the world’s rising commercial demands. We look forward to joining SEA-LNG as we continue our mission to develop vital LNG infrastructure.” Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG, added, “Green fuel solutions will not arrive in a big-bang process, instead we will see the incremental decarbonization of existing assets as fuel production, transportation, storage and bunkering infrastructure, and engine technologies develop. In Seaside LNG, we have another valuable member to help us continue to evolve and progress the LNG pathway to decarbonization. We are very pleased to welcome the Seaside LNG team onboard.” Existing LNG infrastructure can transport, store and deliver bio-LNG, as well as renewable synthetic e-LNG. Fuels can be blended with fossil LNG or used as a drop-in fuel for LNG-fueled vessels to reduce emissions further without any additional investment in vessel or infrastructure modifications. While the recent industry discussions of infrastructure and the introduction of these green fuels are important, we must not overlook existing local emissions benefits. Local emissions are another major environmental concern around the world. LNG is the only scalable marine fuel available today that significantly reduces carbon emissions. Casey concluded, “We are proud to join SEA-LNG because LNG in place of traditional fuel delivers substantial environmental and public health benefits – dramatically lowering emissions of NOx, SOx, CO2 and particulate matter.” About Seaside LNG Seaside LNG provides LNG production and maritime transportation logistics to meet the growing demand for LNG, a cleaner alternative fuel, to customers in the maritime, aerospace and transportation industries. Seaside owns 50% of JAX LNG, a small-scale (360,000 gallons/day) LNG production facility operating two trains in Jacksonville, Florida, and a 100% ownership stake in an LNG bunkering barge operation through Polaris New Energy. The company currently owns the barges Clean Canaveral, Clean Jacksonville and tug Polaris. Seaside is expanding its fleet by constructing sister barge Clean Everglades and tug Tortuga which are scheduled for delivery by end of 2023. For more information, visit www.seasidelng.com. About SEA-LNG SEA-LNG is a UK-registered not-for-profit collaborative industry foundation serving the needs of its member organisations committed to furthering the use of LNG as an important, environmentally superior maritime fuel. SEA-LNG has members across the entire LNG value chain including providers of the product, users, engine and asset suppliers, and class societies. SEA-LNG is already recognised as an international leader in LNG matters. Each member organisation commits mutually agreed human resources, data analysis and knowledge sharing in support of SEA-LNG initiatives and activities and financially contributes via a membership fee. SEA-LNG is guided by a board, which is led by chairman Peter Keller, who was elected as Founding Chairman in 2016. For more information, visit https://sea-lng.org/.
