Port of Gdynia and ORLEN explore LNG bunkering for container ships

ORLEN and the Port of Gdynia Authority have signed an agreement to explore the development of LNG and bioLNG bunkering services at the Polish port, including ship-to-ship fuel transfers. The partnership will assess market demand for LNG and bioLNG bunkering, as well as the infrastructure, operational conditions and regulatory requirements needed to expand alternative marine fuel availability along the Polish coast. Ship-to-ship bunkering under review A key part of the cooperation will be examining waterside bunkering, including ship-to-ship operations where fuel is transferred directly from a bunker vessel to a ship in port. The partners will assess whether this model could serve larger vessels and whether bunkering could take place while ships are alongside, potentially at the same time as cargo-handling operations. The study will consider safety requirements, vessel traffic, berth availability and the need to maintain uninterrupted terminal operations.