Fort Schuyler Magazine Spring 2020

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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Center for Excellence Hosts First Conference The LNG Center for Excellence at Maritime College hosted its first conference, LNG for 2020: Fueling Tomorrow’s Shipping, on February 20. The full-day informative program delved into a variety of LNG aspects and issues ranging from establishing bunkering and transfer systems to LNG risk assessment and safety.

Held during LNG Industry Week, the conference was organized by Ayman Alakkawi, Assistant Professor at the School of Maritime College and Training. “LNG is becoming an important fuel solution for seagoing vessels. This conference examined the viability of using LNG as a marine fuel for a long-term solution in compliance with the IMO Sulfur Cap,” stated Alakkawi. Over 100 leaders from companies such as Shell, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Marshall Islands Registry, Port Authority of NY & NJ and NYC Ferry attended. Ship owners, leaders in finance and insurance, as well as academicians were interested in learning about the challenges in the LNG industry and relevant solutions. An all-star lineup of industry experts served as presenters and panelists. In their opening remarks, TOTE Services LLC President Captain Jeff Dixon and Vice President JP Marcantonio noted that TOTE vessels are among the most advanced, environmentally responsible vessels of their kind. “LNG was the best solution for us and we are very proud that TOTE is able to do its part for the environment,” said Marcantonio.

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