The case of Poseidon Med, LNG Bunkering Challenges at Port

Panayiotis Mitrou

Technology & Innovation ManagerMarine & Offshore, Business Development

Gasnam Congress8th March 2017

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Med LNG Projects

3 projects 100 Partners125 million

Euro

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Med LNG Projects

Planning Analysis Implementation Study Detailed Pilot Studies Regulatory Gap Analysis Proposal

Detailed Safety Assessments Detailed Technical Studies Works Regulatory action follow up

Poseidon Med II Overview

Objectives, partners etc3 EU Countries

Sustainable LNG

pricing patters

Executive Design

and Construction

17 Project

Activities

Complete Ports

and LNG

infrastructure

study

Regulatory

Framework

Adaptation

Complete

network of

ports

Sustainable

Financing

Schemes

10+ Vessels

Retrofits

7 diverse types of

studies on vessels

and bunkering

operations

Activity 1 Project Management

Activity 2 Dissemination

Activity 3 Social & public consultation - awareness

Activity 4 Installation Financial assessment

Activity 5 Financial Instrument for Global Project Inv

Activity 6 Environmental, Safety, & Detailed Site Planning studies

Activity 7 Updating of the Ports Master Plans

Activity 8 Supporting (Baseline) Engineering Studies

Activity 9 Preliminary Eng. design additional harbour infrastr

Activity 10 Environmental and Safety Studies

Activity 11 Final Construction eng design additional port infrastr.

Activity 12 Tender Documents

Activity 13 Adaptation and implementation regulatory framework on LNG bunkering

Activity 14 Vessel Installations

Activity 15 Pilot Case: Executive Design and Construction of an Innovative LNG Vessel

Activity 16 Efficient Supply Chain (Logistics) Activities

Activity 17 Sustainable LNG pricing patterns

POSEIDON MED Activities: 17 in total

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POSEIDON MED Aspects

Regulatory Framework

Engineering Studies

Environmental Assessment

Statutory Permissions

Financial Assessment

Infrastructure

Vessels Consumers

Ports Layout Assessment

Poseidon Med II Key Activities

LNG Small Scale Carrier

Basic Particulars:

L max = 120 m

B = 19.4 m

D= 10.9 m

T= 5.8 m

Cargo tank capacity :

6,000-6,500 m3

Poseidon Med II Key Activities

Shipyard Preparedness

Diagnosis on the practical aspects of the shipyard fabrication, welding and NDE

operations

Assess the shipyards design and construction capability, quality and

management systems, and competence of production and inspection personnel

for successful delivery of a gas carrier.

During the process of the assessment, the shipbuilder will:

gain knowledge on those challenges for the design and construction of gas

carriers

identify which aspects shall be addressed during design and construction

identify shortages on manning, knowledge and skills

implement an action plan to close whatever shortages have been identified

Poseidon Med II Key Activities

Regulatory Framework Follow up From theory to Legislative Action

Training, Human factors, developing the competencies library, assessing the roles on scene POAC

Bunkering and Procedures Manuals (for Ports): Look at bottom up (local, national) and top down (international approaches and studies) input from PosMed I and combine with E.I.A. studies to be submitted

Gas Market: Dynamics and Stakeholders that play a role revisions of certain laws and legislation to incorporate bunkering and the shipping aspect Big Gas Players to contribute

Synergies and lessons learnt engagement of Authorities at all levels contact/workshops/meetings/understanding

Issues identified SIMOPS Exclusion Zones ,Risk acceptance Criteria , Methodology Quantity and Quality Shipowners contribution Training Ship & Shore, STS , Bunkering Installations Bunker barge conversion Technical feasibility IGC compliance with

Hellenic Authorities Gas Engines leasing , Re- engining packages Engines kits warranties, implications Key Technical issues

Tank Connection Space arrangements ( Categorisation of spaces) Vent location Bunkering rates and operations Tank arrangements in relation with IGF provisions Standardising connections and manifolds Shiptype influences decisions (double hull or high speed , small size)

Completion of all HAZID workshop Completion of Exclusion Zone Assessment

for all ports Completion of all Navigational Simulation

workshops Shipyard Preparedness Assessment HAZID for vessel (Festos Palace) retrofit

designs Submission and under preliminary review

of new buildings designs for LNG barge and LNG Feeder vessels

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Work so far

Port Layout Assessment

HAZIDs

Visits and two-day workshops

Scenario Interactions with vessels

Routes , discussions, master plans

Multi-criteria Site Evaluation

Infrastructure, Terminals ,

Synergies

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Port Studies Layout and Solutions

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Infrastructure and permitting case of Patras

Poseidon Med Evaluation & Study process

Confrontation of negative perceptions

- Effective addressing of concerns

from Member of Parliament

Public Consultation, robust

argumentation and presentation of

solutions

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Safety studies

Risk assessment

Navigational simulation

Exclusion zones

Vessel Track

Vessel: Amaltheia 7 (L)Harbour: WorldCreated: 30/11/2016 10:03

Wind: 35.00 kts 215 (Gusting)Current: 0.00 kts 0 Depth: Chart Datum

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Port Studies Risk Assessment

Site Survey

Feasible types of bunkering operations

Bunkering fuel capacity requirements

Impact of LNG bunker barge operations onto marine traffic operations

Address traffic control, quay operations, port support operations and emergency response.

ship-to-ship (STS) alongside at jetty and LNG truck-to-ship (TTS) operations.

Specific Recommendations and actions.

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Port Studies Navigational Simulation

Verify the safe passage of LNG barge and feeder vessels

Verify the safe manoeuvre of feeder vessel and barge for berthing alongside

Verify the number and size of tugs required

Identify appropriate abort/emergency procedures.

Vessel Track

Vessel: LNG Carrier 005 (L)Harbour: PatrasCreated: 29/11/2016 08:42

Wind: 18.00 kts 245 (Gusting)Current: 1.00 kts 45 Depth: Variable

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Bunkering Operations from A to Z solutions offered

ASSOCIATED STUDIES

Hazard Identification (HAZID) Study Bunkering Hazard Operability (HAZOP) Study Navigation Simulation Study Consequence Modelling (For Bunkering Safety Zone

Determination) Port LNG Bunkering Operating Procedures Development of a step-by-step methodology encompassing all

phases of bunkering operations to establish Financial Analysis and LNG Demand Forecasting

Prescriptive Requirements of limited application

More robust techniques required One transparent and common solution

in terms of a :

Unified Risk Assessment Methodology

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Common Methodology in assessing risk differences in operations e.g. Cruiseships vs Tugs

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LNG Port Operations Safety of Infrastructure Basic idea of LNG bunkering ship

Small scale LNG carrier + Special equipment on board

Technical Issues Design issues

LNG storage Use of LNG on LNG bunkering ship Way to handle BOG from own LNG

tank and from LNG receiving ship Way to transfer LNG to LNG receiving

ship

LNG tank Propulsion system and LNG fuel supply

system LNG bunkering interface with LNG

receiving ships Special equipment on board

Requirement for LNG tanks:

Flexibility in partial cargo loading Easy boil-of gas management (To cope with unfixed bunkering

schedule) Low boil-off rate (To avoid loss of quality and amount of cargo) Low cost and low weight

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LNG Port Operations Safety of Infrastructure

Portfolio of Solutions Assessedfrom safety, technical and economic aspects

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Port Operations Safety of Infrastructure

Solutions :

Port Market Questionnaire - Ship Types

/ Service Routes

LNG Fuel Calculating Tool

Site Evaluation Study (HAZID) Best

Option

Storage /Offloading Evaluation - Best

Option

Finalise GA bunkering jetty facilities /

Specific Studies

Update Port Master Plan

Bunkering Operations HAZOP STS,

TTS

Challenges:

LNG Service Requirements

Port lay-out feasibility

LNG Supply/Storage Options

Type of Bunkering (STS, TTS,

PTS)

Ship operations / turnaround

time

Ensure Safety of Service

Ensure Port/Public Safety

LNG Supply Infrastructure LNG Supply Scenarios to Port of

Vancouver LNG Bunkering Operations LNG Bunkering Assets LNG Bunkering System LNG Bunker Quantity Measurement Port Control Operations STS Bunkering Operations at Location

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