Press release
Singapore
- TotalEnergies Marine Fuels, V. Ships, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines among partners in milestone operation for Singapore
- SCC sees growing market for LNG refuelling amid cruise industry move to decarbonise
Singapore, 25 February 2025 – Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for cruise passenger ships was successfully completed at Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) yesterday.
As part of this pioneering operation, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered the LNG via the bunker vessel Brassavola to Silversea’s Silver Nova. Brassavola is managed by V.Ships and owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
The LNG fuelling was the culmination of months of detailed planning and coordination amongst multiple stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with industry safety standards. This enabled passenger movements and ship operations to continue smoothly throughout the bunkering.
SCC CEO Jacqueline Tan said: “We are excited with this development given the growing number of dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels in the cruise industry. When we learnt of Silver Nova’s intention to bunker LNG, we took swift action to collaborate with TotalEnergies in bringing all parties together.
“As this is the first LNG bunkering for passenger cruise ships in Singapore, we needed to ensure that we were operationally ready for it. There were stringent protocols to be complied with by all stakeholders, guided by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). This successful operation will pave the way for other LNG-powered cruise vessels to bunker at our HarbourFront Terminal.”
LNG can be used as a transition fuel that provides a practical and realistic solution to the global maritime sector as it moves to decarbonise in line with the International Maritime Organisation’s targets to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Louise Tricoire, TotalEnergies Senior Vice President, Aviation and Marine Fuels, said: “TotalEnergies Marine Fuels is proud to contribute to this industry collaboration and to mark a key milestone in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific with respected partners.
“This achievement underscores the maritime industry's collective drive towards lower-emission solutions and the vital role of partnerships in accelerating the transition, and aligns with Singapore’s vision for a decarbonised maritime sector.
“As TotalEnergies pushes ahead in our ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 together with society, this feat strengthens our commitment to developing alternative fuels and solutions to help global shipping reduce emissions.”
Mario Moretti, Managing Director of V.Ships Asia, whose Singapore office manages the Brassavola, commented: “Working closely with our partners at Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and TotalEnergies Marine Fuels, V.Ships provided the detailed planning over the past few months to enable Brassavola to successfully bunker LNG to Silver Nova.
“V.Ships’ wider experience in LNG bunkering is demonstrated by the professionalism of both our onboard team and the support network ashore. The achievement of this first LNG bunkering for a cruise vessel in Asia Pacific is testament to the whole team coming together and V. looks forward to continuing this partnership as we help our customers on their sustainability journeys.”
The debut of LNG bunkering at SCC’s HarbourFront Terminal is an extension of the LNG bunkering services that have already been available in Singapore for harbourcraft and commercial vessels since 2016, and positions Singapore Cruise Centre to support LNG-powered passenger ships calling in the region. This marks a major milestone in Singapore's sustainability goals for the tourism sector.
Chua Yeng Hian, Director, Marine Services, MPA, said: “The successful completion of the first simultaneous LNG bunkering operation for a cruise vessel in Singapore reflects our collective effort and commitment to uphold the highest standards of bunkering safety and efficiency. As the world’s leading bunkering hub, Singapore will continue to ensure safe and responsible bunkering operations while supporting the industry’s transition towards a multi-fuel future.”
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About Singapore Cruise Centre Private Limited
Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) manages and operates three ferry terminals and one award-winning international cruise terminal in Singapore. With over 30 years in the business since its establishment in 1991, the SCC team brings deep operations capability with proven expertise, supported by intimate knowledge of the cruise and ferry business in Singapore.
For more information on SCC, please visit www.singaporecruise.com.sg.
About TotalEnergies Marine Fuels
With over three decades of market experience, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels is TotalEnergies’ dedicated business unit in charge of worldwide bunkering activities. A long-term partner to the global shipping industry, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels serves more than 200 shipping customers in 130 ports across Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa. Its headquarters is located in Singapore, with two offices in Paris and Geneva.
To help its shipping customers adopt the cleanest available marine fuels today, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has made key commitments to supply marine LNG, bio-methane and biofuels at strategic bunker hubs. As part of its ongoing work in various maritime coalitions and cross-industry R&D initiatives, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels is also helping to shape the production of decarbonized future fuels for shipping.
LNG’s role in shipping’s energy transition
Used as a marine fuel, LNG helps to cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 20% compared to conventional marine fuel and has the potential to reduce emissions significantly more if bio or synthetic LNG is used. It also significantly improves air quality by reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by up to 85%, and it almost completely eliminates (by 99%) sulfur oxides (SOx) and fine particules. These benefits are particularly impactful when ships are at berth, improving the quality of life for port cities and communities in coastal areas.
As such, marine LNG is a sustainable, affordable and immediately available way of reducing emissions in the shipping sector. TotalEnergies has actively invested in LNG bunkering infrastructure, critical to supporting its shipping customers' adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.
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