SINGAPORE – 9 October 2024 – Minerva Bunkering is proud to celebrate the arrival of our newest LNG dual-fuel bunker tanker, M/V Amalthea at a ceremony in Singapore. Amalthea is the first in a series of 8,000 dwt LNG-powered bunker tankers that will be deployed to support Minerva’s growing operations in the critical Singapore market.
Built by Jiangmen Hangtong Shipyard in China, and flagged in Singapore, Amalthea is designed to the highest industry standards under Bureau Veritas classification. This state-of-the-art tanker is powered by twin Yanmar LNG dual-fuel engines, significantly reducing emissions while providing the flexibility of operating on traditional marine fuels and liquefied natural gas (LNG). With a Type-C LNG fuel tank capacity of 100m³, Amalthea reflects Minerva’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in marine fuel supply.
Amalthea will service a wide range of vessels across the shipping industry, including container ships, bulk carriers, cruise ships, and tankers. Its dual-fuel capabilities align with Singapore’s efforts to promote LNG as a marine fuel and will contribute to meeting the growing demand for cleaner, more efficient bunkering services in one of the world’s busiest
ports.
The ceremony took place on 8 October 2024 at the Port of Singapore. The vessel was welcomed by our CEO, Tyler Baron, followed by a blessing ceremony to mark the occasion led by Kostas Poydakis Minerva’s Head of Fleet. And finally, of course, the traditional breaking of the champagne bottle on the hull by Amalthea’s ceremonial godmother, Zhu Hong, one of the founding partners of Mercuria Asia.
We are proud to see Amalthea commencing operations and supporting Minerva’s customers in Singapore.
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