May 20, 2026 — North Vancouver, B.C. — Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) has secured a first-of-its-kind annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) term bunkering contract for car carriers at the Port of Vancouver in partnership with Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
As MOL takes delivery of new LNG-fueled vessels, Seaspan is firmly committed to providing safe, reliable LNG fuel the region demands. The contract reflects Seaspan’s ongoing investment in creating a dependable LNG bunkering infrastructure on North America’s West Coast.
Seaspan expanded its LNG bunkering capabilities in 2026 from Vancouver to Long Beach, Calif., and continues to proactively support the growth of a clean marine supply chain. As demand for alternative fuels accelerates, Seaspan is positioned to be the partner of choice for shipping operators committed to a stable source of LNG for their vessels.
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“The relationship between Seaspan Energy and MOL is highly valued. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing lower-emission marine transportation and supporting the industry’s transition toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. We are proud to play a central role in enabling MOL’s clean fuel strategy on the West Coast, and we look forward to deepening that collaboration in the years ahead.”
- Harly Penner, President, Seaspan Energy
“We are very pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Seaspan Energy through this contract for LNG fuel procurement. Looking ahead, we will continue to deepen our collaboration with Seaspan Energy in the field of clean fuels, including bio-LNG, and remain committed to offering our customers more pathways toward cleaner supply chains.”
- Daisuke Fujihashi, Marine Fuel GX Division General Manager
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ABOUT SEASPAN ENERGY
Seaspan Energy is a part of Seaspan Marine, 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.
ABOUT MITSUI O.S.K LINES (MOL)
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), headquartered in Tokyo, is a leading shipping company with one of the world’s largest fleet of over 900 vessels, including LNG carriers, dry bulkers, car carriers, tankers, and so on, operating worldwide.
In addition to the traditional shipping business, it is developing various social infrastructure businesses, such as logistics, wind power, offshore businesses, and wellbeing life businesses including real property, cruises, and ferries, centered on marine transport to meet the ever-changing needs of society, such as environmental protection.
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