Strategic coalition boosts adoption of LNG in marine applications
Leading marine industry players have formed a coalition, known as SEA/LNG, to accelerate the
widespread adoption of LNG as a marine fuel, and help break down the barriers hindering the global
development of LNG in marine applications, thereby improving the environmental performance of
the shipping industry.
The partners in the SEA/LNG coalition include Wärtsilä, Carnival Corporation, DNV-GL, ENGIE, ENN
Group, GE Marine, GTT, Lloyds Register, Mitsubishi, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell
Downstream and Tote. Each member organization commits mutually agreed human resources, data
analysis, and knowledge sharing in support of the SEA/LNG initiatives and activities.
“This is a strong coalition combining the expertise of major fleet owners, classification societies, port
facilities, and energy experts. Wärtsilä contributes its vast experience and know-how in gas driven
propulsion systems and the entire gas value chain. By working together, we plan to overcome the
challenges and speed the general acceptance of LNG. Having been a pioneer in the use of LNG as a
marine fuel, and a developer of major technologies facilitating the adoption of LNG, it is natural that
Wärtsilä supports wholeheartedly the aims of the SEA/LNG coalition,” said Timo Koponen, Vice
President, Flow & Gas Solutions, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.
The main areas of focus for the coalition include supporting the development of LNG bunkering in
major ports, educating stakeholders as to the risks and opportunities in the use of LNG fuel, and
developing globally consistent regulations for cleaner shipping fuels.