DOHA: Five LNG carriers of RasGas have continued to lead in the ‘most environmentally friendly vessels’ category for their contribution in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with two tankers of the company acquiring first and second positions in the list of over 2,000 vessels complying with high environmental standards, according to the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI).
Since the inception of WPCI in 2008, it has 55 of the world’s key ports committed to reducing GHG participating in its programme. The WPCI ports offer incentives to ships with the best environmental performance calling at their facilities to help reduce and improve the quality of their emissions through substantial discounts on tonnage dues.
There are 2,148 ships committed to WPCI’s industry-recognized standards. Ships’ performance and adherence to WPCI standards are reviewed every three months.
Al Areesh and Al Daayen currently hold first and second position respectively. RasGas’ chartered ships, Lusail, Ejnan and Al Marrouna, have also headed the list and are among the top 25, a press statement issued by RasGas said yesterday.
“RasGas elected to join this programme as part of our commitment to managing our business in an environmentally responsible manner. Having five of our chartered vessels registered with WPCI take such leading positions is testament to the rigorous environmental standards we maintain throughout the supply chain,” said Khalid Sultan R Al Kuwari, RasGas Chief Marketing and Shipping Executive.
The majority of RasGas’ LNG tankers use steam boilers which are known to release much smaller quantities of nitrogen oxides when compared to diesel engines.
The company’s conventional vessels are also made to run on cleaner natural gas whenever possible, reducing sulphur oxide emissions to best achievable results.
RasGas’ integrated shipping fleet consists of a variety of conventional ships, Q-Flex tankers and a Q-Max vessel enhancing RasGas’ flexibility to meet global demand. The Peninsula
