LNG STS in the Eastern Med

In early 2013, Fendercare provided specialist liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship-to-ship (STS) support services to the Eastern Mediterranean.

These operations were the first for two of the worlds gas majors.

STS services including full coordination, jumbo fenders, support craft, two LNG STS Mooring Masters and STS Rigger
Project specific fender mooring equipment with configuration in line with the ship’s mooring arrangements
A pool of LNG STS Mooring Masters to assist with simulator training of the ship’s crew and tug operators
Supply and management of dedicated tugs to assist with berthing and provide guard duties

Secured local permissions to conduct operations 1.5 miles from shore for maximum weather operability
This position included a zone excluding other vessels to enter during operations which was vetted/approved by clients
Facilitated a simulator course in the UK, enabling the mooring plan to accommodate the results from each berthing scenario
Instrumental in investigating suitable “project” tugs due to lack of port tug availability
Negotiated special customs and clearance fees to allow the outside tugs port entry