Pioneering and Expertise in LNG-Propelled Vessels
Dual Fuel Dynamics
Future-Readiness
Synergy’s commitment to fuel transition is deeply ingrained in its operational ethos, and the successful transatlantic voyage of the tanker “MONAX” using 100% sustainable biofuel and the Australia to China biofuel trial of the bulker “IRON PHOENIX” highlight Synergy’s approach to the sustainable maritime practices of the future.
Training and Upskilling
Amid these changes, expertise in safe bunkering, handling and all other operational matters and nuances becomes paramount, and Synergy’s in-house Marine Advanced Simulation and Training centre is testament to its dedication to excellence. Through tailored courses blending classroom instruction with hands-on simulation, Synergy ensures that its officers and engineers are equipped with the requisite skills to navigate the complexities of dual fuel operations safely and optimally.
Technical Management
Synergy’s technical prowess extends far beyond theoretical frameworks and is exemplified in widespread practical application, with unwavering commitment to excellence shown by its involvement in the construction and management of the state-of-the-art dual fuel LPG carrier “MIRAI” and the Aframax tanker “PACIFIC EMERALD.”
The fully refrigerated “MIRAI”, which means “the future”, can also carry ammonia and VCM. She was built in Shanghai, with Synergy as project manager showcasing multidisciplinary skills, from pre-contract specification reviews to technical negotiations, plan approval, site supervision, delivery and gas trials, all ensuring seamless execution and operational excellence.
As a technical thought partner delivering integrated solutions requiring cross-disciplinary ability, since 31 March 2023 Synergy has been looking after this newbuild under full technical management.
Similar attributes were demonstrated with the “PACIFIC EMERALD”, a dual fuelled Aframax tanker with type-C LNG bunker tanks, and the first oil tanker to fuel from Singapore’s first LNG bunker vessel, the “FUELNG BELLINA”.
The Main Engine, three generators and two auxiliary boilers on the “PACIFIC EMERALD” can all operate in dual fuel mode. She has a designated fuel preparation room, with all the equipment associated with a fuel gas supply system, including an LNG vaporizer, glycol pumps, a glycol heater, a boil-off gas compressor and a BOG preheater, together with high level alarms and trips according to all safety requirements.
During the last three years, and also under full Synergy technical management, five sister vessels of the “PACIFIC EMERALD” have been engaged in numerous LNG bunkering and dual fuel operations, and with its deep knowledge of this type of bunkering Synergy has carried out compatibility studies with various LNG bunker barges in supply locations that include the US Gulf, Gibraltar, Singapore, Rotterdam, Gothenburg, Malaysia, Jamaica and the Bahamas, all of which has meant safe LNG bunkering operations worldwide.
The SGMF
Synergy’s membership of the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) and the active participation of its technical team in various SGMF working groups further exemplify absolute commitment to driving positive change. Through collaboration and fostering partnerships with industry stakeholders, including shipowners, fuel suppliers, regulators and environmental organisations, Synergy has leveraged collective expertise and resources to address key challenges associated with LNG adoption.
Synergy has also been sharing best practices, allowing dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned, thereby empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions and optimise their operations for sustainability.
Tomorrow Today
In an industry amid constant and rapid evolution, Synergy is a hallmark of innovation and expertise. With a rich history already in alternative fuels and a forward-looking approach to technical management, Synergy emerges as the partner of choice for navigating the complexities of dual fuel vessels.
Today, standing on the very cusp of tomorrow’s maritime landscape, Synergy remains steadfast in its commitment to shaping a sustainable and efficient future for the whole industry.
