Singapore, 29 January 2024 – Seatrium Limited (Seatrium or the Group) is pleased to announce the successful delivery of Brassavola, Singapore’s first membrane LNG bunker vessel built locally by the Group, to owner Indah Singa Maritime Pte. Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL).
Following delivery, Brassavola will be chartered by Pavilion Energy to supply LNG bunker in
the Port of Singapore. The vessel, which is expected to commence operations in February
2024, will also be deployed by TotalEnergies Marine Fuels to serve its customers under a
long-term agreement with Pavilion Energy.
Brassavola, constructed based on a proprietary design by LMG Marin, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Seatrium, adds to the Group’s portfolio of proven LNG bunker vessel designs of
various capacities. Measuring 116.5 metres in length and 22.0 metres in width, the vessel
incorporates state-of-the-art technology, including superior loading and faster bunkering rate
of up to 2,000m3 per hour, mass flow metering and online gas chromatograph systems, for
improved bunkering turnover and enhanced operational efficiency.
Brassavola utilises dual-fuel engines, allowing the vessel to run on marine LNG for cleaner
and lower-carbon operation. The vessel’s advanced reliquefaction technology also enables
more efficient boil-off gas management, which reduces carbon emissions.
The LNG bunker vessel also features two GTT Mark III Flex membrane tanks with superior
characteristics which include lower internal pressure, temperature and boil-off rate, enabling
greater tank durability, safer fuel transfer operations and reduced cargo loss through
evaporation. The twin membrane tanks are optimised to be lighter and space-saving to allow
for a larger cargo carrying capacity and greater fuel efficiency during transportation.
Mr Kazuya Hamazaki, Managing Executive Officer of MOL, said, “We are delighted to achieve
the successful delivery of Brassavola with our strategic partners at Pavilion Energy and
Seatrium. This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication
and collaboration of our partners. The completion of the Brassavola is a significant step
forward in transitioning towards the use of cleaner and decarbonised fuels like LNG in
Singapore. We look forward to seeing Brassavola in operations very soon, setting new
standards in LNG bunkering and further strengthening Singapore’s position as a global LNG
bunkering hub.”
“The delivery of Singapore’s first membrane LNG Bunker Vessel, Brassavola, represents a
transformative step for Pavilion Energy’s decarbonisation journey, and paves the way for a
more sustainable maritime industry. We are pleased to be working with our strategic partners
to reach this milestone and look forward to commencing the vessel’s operations,” said Mr
Malcolm Lim, Division Head of Singapore Hub at Pavilion Energy. “Brassavola complements
our global LNG bunker supply network and reinforces our commitment to provide customers
with cleaner marine bunkering solutions.”
