June 20, 2025
Seaspan Energy has successfully completed its first LNG bunkering operation to a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) at the Port of Long Beach. On June 12, the Seaspan Baker conducted a ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at anchor to the Plumeria Leader — an LNG-powered PCTC operated by NYK Line. This follows the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering of a tanker in Long Beach on May 17.
“We are extremely proud to achieve this significant milestone as the first company to complete a ship-to-ship LNG bunkering of a pure car carrier in the Port of Long Beach,” said Harly Penner, President of Seaspan Energy. “This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our team, NYK, and the Port of Long Beach. And we look forward to expanding our service on the West Coast of North America.”
“This milestone reflects our strong commitment to decarbonizing the maritime sector,” said Kaori Takahashi, General Manager, Fuel Group, NYK LINE. “Collaborating with partners such as Seaspan Energy allows us to advance low-carbon fuel solutions and deliver on our environmental goals while ensuring operational excellence.”
LNG is widely regarded as a viable alternative to conventional marine fuels, offering substantial environmental benefits. Over its entire lifecycle, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by up to 27%. Beyond that, vessels using LNG also produce significantly fewer harmful emissions — over 90% fewer particulates, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur oxides (SOx) — making it an essential solution for meeting targets from the International Maritime Organization. These benefits also extend to coastal communities and port cities like Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Seattle, and Long Beach, which experience improved air quality as a result.
With three bunkering vessels in our fleet, and with multiple successful LNG bunkering operations already completed for car carriers, container ships, tankers and cruise vessels, Seaspan Energy is setting the standard for reliable LNG ship-to-ship bunkering on the West Coast of North America.