On March 9, Seaspan Energy completed Canada's first ship-to-ship liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering for a containership at the Port of Vancouver.
The LNG transfer was conducted by the Seaspan Garibaldi, one of three LNG bunkering vessels in Seaspan’s fleet. The receiving vessel, CMA CGM’s Pointe Du Piton, is a 75,000-ton, 7,900-TEU containership built in 2024 by HD Hyundai Samho. The bunkering operation follows Seaspan Energy’s first-ever ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in December 2024 at the Port of Long Beach and its first Canadian bunkering operation in January 2025 at the Port of Vancouver.
Harly Penner, president of Seaspan Energy, emphasized the importance of LNG in reducing vessel emissions in North America. “As more ship owners seek to use LNG to power their tankers, containerships, car carriers, and cruise ships, we are excited to offer our LNG bunkering services for those seeking ship-to-ship refueling in the Pacific Northwest and beyond,” he said.
In a statement, Seaspan said the company’s three 367' LNG bunkering vessels are positioned to serve the West Coast of North America, with further expansion expected as the global LNG fuel market develops.
In the Seaspan statement, Canadian officials said the growth of LNG exports are part of a broader strategy to strengthen trade relationships and support global emissions reduction efforts.
