Sign up
Log in Sign up
Thu 5 Mar 2015, 14:49 GMT

Conrad Industries confirms LNG bunker barge contract


Texas-based Conrad Orange Shipyard to build first North American barge capable of fuelling ships with liquefied natural gas.

Conrad Industries yesterday confirmed that its subsidiary Conrad Orange Shipyard has received its first order for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barge for use in the North American market. The vessel would be the first barge built in North America to fuel ships with LNG.

The LNG bunker barge has been ordered by WesPac Midstream LLC for an undisclosed sum, and is intended to be initially used by WesPac Midstream's affiliate Clean Marine Energy in Tacoma, Washington, to service LNG-powered TOTE 'Marlin class' vessels. Ultimately the vessel is planned to be used in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Conrad press release follows a statement made towards the end of last month by WesPac Midstream confirming the construction contract.

The barge is scheduled to be built at Conrad Orange Shipyard in Orange, Texas. French engineering firm Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has licensed Conrad Orange Shipyard to equip the ship with its Mark III Flex cargo containment system. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in early 2016.

Speaking in this week's statement, Conrad Industries CEO Johnny Conrad said: "Being a part of this project is an honor for Conrad Industries. This contract represents a first for our industry, and country. To have the opportunity to provide a Conrad barge to such innovative partners as WesPac, Clean Marine Energy, and in partnership with GTT is exciting for us, and demonstrates our organization's ability to produce a wide variety of sophisticated vessels for our customers."

Conrad Industries is headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana. The company builds and designs a range of vessels including barges, ferries, liftboats, tugboats, and offshore supply vessels. Conrad Industries works at five shipyards in Texas and southern Louisiana.

Varsha Sudheer, Island Oil. Island Oil appoints Varsha Sudheer as senior trader in Dubai  

Marine fuel supplier strengthens trading platform with new hire at recently established UAE hub.
Bitoil Group logo. Bitoil Group seeks bunker trader for Dubai operations  

Dubai-based company is recruiting for a senior bunker trader role to manage global fuel sales and procurement.
Hiring concept with puzzle pieces and a magnifying glass. Uni-Fuels seeks bunker traders for new London operation  

Singapore-headquartered firm advertises position as part of UK expansion.
Hiring concept with puzzle pieces. Uni-Fuels seeks bunker traders for new Piraeus office  

Nasdaq-listed marine fuel provider advertises positions as part of expansion into Greek market.
Sleipner RoRo vessel render. Wing sails could cut fuel use by 9% on expedition cruise vessels, study finds  

Wallenius Marine and Salén Ship Management examine wind propulsion potential beyond cargo shipping.
C-Flexer RoRo vessel render. Stena RoRo orders C-Flexer RoRo vessels with battery-hybrid propulsion for 2029 delivery  

Swedish shipowner places order with China Merchants Industry for next-generation vessels designed by NAOS.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels graphic. IMO to host technical seminar on marine biofuels in February  

Event at London headquarters will examine recent experiences and future prospects for biofuels in shipping.
Maritime Cleantech Enabling Ammonia Bunkering seminar graphic. H2SITE to present ammonia cracking technology at Bergen maritime seminar  

Spanish firm to showcase dual-environment hydrogen production system for vessels and ports at Maritime CleanTech event.
The Arctic and black carbon graphic. Clean Arctic Alliance urges Canada, Iceland and Norway to back polar fuels proposal at IMO  

Environmental coalition calls on three Arctic nations to support Denmark-led measure on black carbon emissions.
Valenciaport and Port of Santos MoU signing. Valencia and Santos ports establish green corridor to decarbonise transatlantic trade  

Ports sign agreement to promote low-emission fuels and shore power on Europe–South America route.




 Recommended