Fate, Behaviour, Potential Damage & Liabilities Arising from a Spill of LNG in the Marine Environment

This report focuses on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a non-traditional marine fuel. LNG has been shipped globally in bulk for more than sixty years, therefore there is experience in handling and transporting, both in tank trucks and in gas carriers. LNG is considered as a viable ‘transition’ or ‘bridging’ fuel as, when burned, it emits significantly less carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants than persistent fuel oils. LNG has an abundant global supply, and also has established infrastructure in place for bunkering. As significant industry experience exists for this fuel type, there is a more established understanding and knowledge of material compatibility and the safety requirements necessary to reduce risks of spills/leaks in comparison to other more technically immature fuel types.

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