Japan's first LNG-fueled ship receives fuel supply

By Yashika F. Torib

Jan 04, 2023 12:09 am

JAPAN'S first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled ferry, Sunflower Kurenai, received its first fuel supply at the Port of Beppu in Oita Prefecture.

Sunflower Kurenai is operated by Ferry Sunflower Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), one of the largest shipping companies in the world.

LNG fuel being supplied by four tank trucks and skid. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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