Whitepaper: Optimising LNG ship-to-ship transfers 

Liquified natural gas (LNG) is a key component of the energy mix as a cleaner, alternative fuel which will help the world to transition to a low-carbon future. While ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of LNG are not a new practice, in recent years it has seen significant expansion over a short period of time, due to recent geopolitical factors. However, this has not been without its technical difficulties for operators.

James Fisher Fendercare explores the challenges facing LNG STS, including vessels unsuited for offshore STS, growing levels of preoperational studies, and crew unfamiliarity, and how they can be safely mitigated, and answers ’How can the high safety standards be sustained, but improvements be made in STS operational efficiency?’