LNG cargo owner sets requirements for shipowners and suppliers

Bonny Gas Transport chief operating officer Ogochukwu Nwokedi set out what a cargo owner wanted from shipowners and suppliers, framing selection around verifiable performance, safety culture and long-term credibility.

Ms Nwokedi said history and demonstrable safety were central to any partnership discussion. “Track record is extremely important,” she said. “Having a consistent track record that you can show over the years, being able to demonstrate a strong safety record is a big part of that as well.”

She linked credibility to dealings built over time and a willingness to align on goals, “Credibility comes from growing a relationship,” she said, adding her team look for common ground and areas of mutual support when evaluating potential partners.

Ms Nwokedi also addressed the pace and method of adopting new systems on board, noting BGT values structure over experimentation for its own sake.

“What I meant by not running a tech company is that we do need to have some structure and systems,” she said.

She explained crews need time to adapt and user friendliness is essential, with welfare and safe application forming part of the assessment when introducing any new technology.