Seaspan Energy has announced the launch of its third 7600m3 LNG bunkering vessel, the Seaspan Baker, named after Mount Baker, also known as Koma Kulshan, in Washington State.
The Seaspan Baker joins its counterparts, the Seaspan Garibaldi (Nch’ḵay̓) and the Seaspan Lions (Ch’ich’iyúy Elxwíkn), with deliveries scheduled later this year and in 2025, respectively.
The Seaspan Baker is tailored to serve the Long Beach container ship market, complementing the Seaspan Lions in providing LNG fueling services on the West Coast of North America. Meanwhile, the Seaspan Garibaldi is poised to offer low-carbon solutions globally, based in the Panama region.
Each vessel in this series measures 112.8 meters in length, 18.6 meters in width, with a draft of 5 meters and a design speed of 13 knots. Constructed by CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE), renowned for its small-scale gas carrier expertise, these vessels mark a milestone in LNG bunkering capabilities.
Collaborating with VARD Marine Inc., Seaspan integrated cutting-edge technologies into the design, focusing on emissions reduction and minimizing underwater noise. The vessels are optimized for safe, efficient, and economical refueling operations across various ship types and terminal configurations, including ship-to-ship transfers and coastal cargo operations.
Seaspan Marine Transportation, a prominent Canadian maritime group, spearheads ship assist, coastal and deep-sea transportation, ferry services, and fuel bunkering along the North American West Coast. With a rich history spanning over a century, Seaspan remains a pivotal player in the Pacific Northwest marine economy.
The launch ceremony was attended by Harly Penner, Vice President of Seaspan Energy Group, Moka Adinarayana, Technical Director of SMC, along with members of the supervisory team including Chen Xujian from Bureau Veritas, Chen Bin, Deputy General Manager of CIMC SOE’s Shipbuilding Division, and members of the company’s project team.
About Seaspan Energy (Seaspan Marine)
Seaspan Marine Transportation is a group of Canadian companies that are primarily involved in ship assist, coastal and deep-sea transportation, ferry services and fuel bunkering on the west coast of North America. With well over a century of successful participation in coastal commerce, Seaspan is a major partner in the Pacific Northwest marine economy.
With over 130 years of experience navigating some of the world’s most complex and challenging waters, Seaspan Marine is the largest and most diverse tug & barge company on Canada’s West Coast. Our services include ship docking, tanker escort & emergency towing, and tug & barge services. Seaspan Marine operates a fleet of over 30 tugboats, boasting the most modern and powerful vessels on Canada’s West Coast. Our extensive fleet of more than 100 specialty and general-purpose barges provides critical transportation for many of British Columbia’s largest industries and major marine construction projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and punctual service every time.
Source SEASPAN Marine