Bestobell Valves is supplying cryogenic valves to recently launched Canada’s first LNG-fuelled ferry – the MV Armand-Imbeau II.
It is the first of two dual fuel ferries being built for ferry operator Société des Traversiers du Québec. The ferry features the innovative new LNGPac fuel storage system, which operates on dual fuel and makes it one of the most environmentally friendly vessels in service.
The 436m vessel is the second in North America to operate on LNG, following Harvey Gulf International Marine’s Harvey Energy offshore supply vessel, which also had cryogenic valves by Bestobell.
Duncan Gaskin, Sales Director at Bestobell Valves said: “It is really satisfying to see that the first two vessels in North America operating on LNG as a marine fuel have our cryogenic valves within their fuel systems. LNG is the fuel of the future for marine vessels, as shipowners aim to meet every more stringent environmental legislation.”
Running vessels on LNG propulsion is expected to significantly reduce or almost eliminate the sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide (SOx, NOx, and CO2) and particulate matter from ship emissions when compared to traditional diesel fuel.
