Poseidon Med LNG Bunkering from Barrier to Solution Anna Apostolopoulou Marine Strategy and Implementation Manager Hellenic Lloyd s S.A.
A bit of History The success of the sea trials was very marked, and there is every reason to expect that the engines will give equal satisfaction in regular running, and if this anticipation is realised there is no doubt that many oil engined vessels will be built for trading in parts where fuel oil can be regularly obtained. February 1912, extract from the survey report of Lloyd s Register s Chief Engineer Surveyor J T Milton onboard the Selandia, the first merchant ship to be fitted with diesel engines.
Agenda Project Overview Regulatory Framework Vessels installations Port Infrastructure Way ahead Conclusion
Poseidon Med Overview POSEIDON MED is the first Cross European Border project which aims to introduce LNG as the main fuel for the shipping industry and develop a sufficient infrastructure network of bunkering value chain. It focuses in the eastern Mediterranean region with five Member States (Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia) involved. It is a partnership between gas suppliers, shipping companies, Port Authorities, Technical organisations etc. It is officially included in Juncker package Candidate projects.
Poseidon Med Overview Infrastructure Development of global infrastructure hubs for the supply of LNG to back increasing demand Piraeus will be transformed as a hub&spoke hub which will be linked to other satellite ports in Greece and be established as a bunker station Risk assessment, review of operations and establishing safety in port Vessels 6 vessels to be reviewed at a gas readiness AiP level, 2 among them in more detail Feasibility of LNG barge conversion
Poseidon Med First Phase Activity 1 LNG Supply and Demand Activity 2 Legislation and Regulatory framework Activity 3 LNG Infrastructure & Installations Activity 4 Integrated maritime supply chain for LNG Activity 5 Risk Assessment Activity 6 Activity 7 Sustainable Financing Local Assessments NAPA ports Activity 8 Disseminatio n Social and Private awareness
Piraeus, Why?
Piraeus Port The Port of Piraeus, as the largest Greek seaport, is one of the largest seaports in Europe and the world, located in the Mediterranean Sea basin. The Port of Piraeus served as the port of Athens since the ancient times. Today, the Port of Piraeus is a major employer in the region, with more than 2,500 employees who provide services to more than 40,000 ships every year. Piraeus Port has Container, Cargo, Passenger and Automobile Terminals;
Piraeus Port - Statistics The container terminal has storage of 900,000 m2 and an annual traffic capacity of around 6,200,000 TEU. The cargo terminal has a storage area of 180,000 m2 and an annual traffic capacity of more than 25,000,000 tonnes. Automobile terminal: The Port of Piraeus has three car terminals with a total length of 1.4 km, a land area of 180,000 m2, storage capacity of 12,000 cars and a transshipment capacity of 670,000 units per year. The passenger terminal: The Port of Piraeus is the largest passenger port in Europe and one of the largest passenger ports in the world with a total traffic of 21,522,917 people in 2007 and 18,635,495 in 2014.
Poseidon Med Community Reception Lloyd s List Greek Shipping Awards 2014 Technical Achievement Award, EU Energy Ministers Council Greece, Cyprus Greece - Egypt, Agenda Zappeion Conference, 19 th of November 2015
Poseidon Med Action so Far Technical Stakeholders Consultation Meeting May Vessels Conceptual Arrangements Workshops ARBD, 3 Workshops in May, July and September Piraeus Port Workshop on LNG bunkering safe Operations, June Limassol Workshop on LNG Bunkering safe Operations, September Hellenic Regulatory Framework, Ministry of Shipping and Port Policy, September
Poseidon Med Methodology Regulatory Framework, Analyse EU and Global State of play, National Legislation produce a detailed gap sheet Consult with stakeholders, Owners, come up with tailored proposals Analyse follow-up, shape the final outcome to safety and commercial requirements Vessels Conceptual Analysis, Basic Compliance Approval in Principle ARBD, Ports, Concept Phase layout, shiptypes, types of operation HAZID, HAZOP-STS-TTS Other studies, Safety Zones, Navigational assessment,
Regulatory Framework Examined Major Threats identified, Lack of consistency, Complexity, Local and International Barriers Studying the Framework Gap analysis identifying the current international regulation with an extra focus in Greek legislation Various regulations and safety/security issues retrieved and examined Comparison between approaches of different bodies (IACS, SGMF, EU, USCG) Risk assessment Methodology Risk Acceptance Criteria Local Mechanism to validate risk management
Regulatory Framework Highlights/Update Database of Global Regs, Papers, Guidelines - more than 200 by ~ 70 Bodies Link with Gaps, Issues, Barriers and latest updates/discussions from main Bodies (IMO, ISO, ESSF, SGMF, STCW, USCG, IACS etc.) 22 initial ones by EMSA, 22 infrastructure port reports reviewed Link with issues identified during workshops (vessels and ports interconnections - detail) Proposals to regulators Greek Focus Authorities Synergies Greek Legislation review Engagement Greek Matrix of Legislation and relevant Authorities - ~20 departments contacted (MMM), with 10 already in cooperation, creation and follow up with a Project Team Road map to Legislation
Working closely with the Greek Authorities Workshops with various ministry departments Hellenic Authorities, and Latest workshop this September to identify Hellenic legislation barriers or showstoppers build a roadmap to a final practical framework Authorities present like: Directors of Ship Inspection of MMM, Hellenic Coast Guard specialists/department heads, Environmental protection departments, Port Policies specialists etc. Other Ministries involvement needed too Road Map / Way ahead agreed
Vessels Installations 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)
Vessels Installations MINOAN LINES FESTOS PALACE ARBD Workshop Completion of the 69 point questionnaire of the ARBD process Despite an ambitious enclosed space tank location, no major showstopper identified Points for further consideration were among other the vent location and the tank connection space access arrangement
Vessels Installations SUPERFAST FERRIES SUPERFAST I ARBD Workshop Completion of the 69 point questionnaire of the ARBD process An opendeck arrangement of LNG tanks, no major showstopper identified Points for further consideration were the vent position as well as SIMOPS and exclusion zones Improved alternative tank arrangements could result from this consultation Major showstopper identified in relation with the exact port layout and operations, this alarmed us, triggered a preliminary review
Vessels Installations NEPTUNE LINES NEPTUNE GALENE Completion of the 69 point questionnaire of the ARBD process Arrangement of LNG tanks, in car decks 1-2, no major showstopper identified, favourable conditions for retrofit Points for further consideration were the vent position as well as SIMOPS and exclusion zones, point identified for the bunker station Improved alternative tank arrangements resulted from this consultation First Gas Retrofit Concept Survey onboard a Greek vessel Conclusion, A good design to proceed with!
Vessels Installations HELLENIC SEAWAYS HIGHSPEED 6 Completion of the 69 point questionnaire of the ARBD process Case revealing problems identified for smaller ships Bunkering station proximity to LNG tanks, Exclusion Zone requirements constitute a potential showstopper Conclusion, more focus to be shed on small designs
Port Infrastructure Establishing Safety in Piraeus Port Assess proposed area(s), facilities, ship types, equipment and operational activities in order to identify the best bunkering operational solution Layout particularities of Port, dense variety of operations The Mykonos Paros Naxos Quay case Difficulties in adapting current port operations to LNG Defining responsibilities between port, coastguard and other authorities, case of Emergency
Port Infrastructure Establishing Safety in Limassol Port Layout particularities of Port, envisaged offshore support area Difficulties in adapting current port operations to LNG Defining responsibilities between port, coastguard and other authorities, case of Emergency Other barriers: Cypriot legislation barriers identified during workshop, customs procedures Port of Patras case
The Way Ahead In the next phase more detailed scope is anticipated: Building of a pilot vessel LNG fuelled vessel for Venice Port (1 st in the Mediterranean) 10+ vessels approval in principal and detailed review including both new buildings and retrofits Continuation and follow up of the regulatory framework from Poseidon Med regulatory framework gap analysis results Studies and risk assessment in 5 ports Shipyard preparedness
Concluding, Take aways This is not just about compliance, it is about building a robust, safe and efficient operation, Space requirements Vs Ship Operating Profile, Engagement is of paramount importance, authorities, shipowners and other stakeholders must actively participate since day one, The required investment in time, effort,money must occur in the conceptual phase, this involves at least ship, port, authorities Gas retrofit concept survey has been an innovative, very useful tool, Synergies with small scale and shore are to be constantly explored in conjunction with relevant regulatory complexities Really look into synergies to share expertise with the West Med Area
Key Concluding Remarks LNG as marine fuel is feasible, Build a right concept, scale project Apply a Robust Methodology Excellent Port profiles and prospects, Favourable supply- demand, Regulatory regime for the future Societal support, Stakeholders engagement, Significant upstream and supply potential, 70 tcf of Gas Zohr Tamar Leviathan Afrodite Develop a healthy sustainable LNG bunkering and small scale market, trigger Opportunities, be ready for the Gas Era
Thank you! Anna Apostolopoulou T: 0030 210 4580894 E: anna.apostolopoulou@lr.org