Baleària Receives First Truck-to-Ship LNG Bunker Supply in Tenerife

A milestone marine refuelling operation has been carried out in Tenerife, where a vessel operated by Baleària received its maiden truck-to-ship (TTS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply.

The operation marks the first time that a vessel in the Baleària fleet has completed a truck-to-ship transfer of LNG at the port location in Tenerife. The logistical procedure facilitates the direct transfer of cryogenic fuel from road tankers directly to the ship's onboard fuel storage tanks.

The delivery represents the introduction of truck-to-ship LNG bunkering capacity for the carrier at the Canary Islands port. The bunkering method provides flexible refuelling infrastructure for vessels operating on alternative fuels along regional maritime routes.

Baleària has integrated natural gas capabilities into its fleet operations, with this inaugural Tenerife supply operation expanding the logistical points at which the company's dual-fuel and gas-powered tonnage can receive LNG bunkers.