Project overview
Cement carrier „MV Greenland“ was successfully bunkered with liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the Port of Klaipėda. The operation took place at Malkų Bay Terminal, where the vessel’s fuel tank was replenished with LNG.
TLC provided ship-agency services in Klaipėda and contributed to the smooth coordination of this bunkering operation in the port.
Challenge
Bunkering an LNG-powered vessel requires precise coordination between the vessel, terminal and other parties involved in the operation. The agent must ensure timely communication, coordinate port formalities and help the vessel complete the planned operation smoothly in Klaipėda.
Our solution
The TLC team acted as the agent for MV Greenland at the Port of Klaipėda. During the operation, we coordinated vessel-service activities, communication with port and terminal partners and helped ensure that the bunkering process proceeded smoothly according to the agreed plan.
Result
The bunkering operation at Malkų Bay Terminal was completed successfully, and MV Greenland was able to continue its scheduled voyage. The project again demonstrated that the Port of Klaipėda can serve LNG-powered vessels and that TLC can provide reliable agency support for non-standard and technically complex port operations.
Key project aspects
TLC provided agency services for MV Greenland in Klaipėda and coordinated activities related to vessel service and the bunkering operation.
The operation took place at Malkų Bay Terminal, where the cement carrier's fuel tank was replenished with liquefied natural gas. Such an operation requires precise coordination between the vessel, terminal and other participants.
We provide ship-agency services at the Port of Klaipėda around the clock, allowing us to respond quickly to
Why is this project important?
The MV Greenland bunkering was one of the early LNG-vessel service operations at the Port of Klaipėda. Public information at the time stated that, according to then-current DNV GL data, 177 LNG-powered vessels were operating worldwide and a further 208 were planned for construction by 2027.
A high concentration of such vessels was recorded in the North and Baltic Seas, making the ability to serve LNG-powered vessels in Klaipėda an important part of the region’s maritime infrastructure.