Kenya: Pure car carrier MV Global Fuji, made her maiden call at the Port of Mombasa to discharge 579 motor vehicle units. The Kenya Ports Authority shared glimpses of vessel’s arrival on its official social media handle.
Reportedly, the vessel is the second LNG-powered ship to be handled at the Port of Mombasa that arrived and docked at Berth no. 1 at 1100 hrs.
Kenya Port Authority’s Manager Marine Operations Capt. Moses Muthama presented Certificate of First Call and a commemorative plaque to the ship’s Master – Oleksandr Gusyev, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Capt. William Ruto.
Furthermore, Capt. Muthama expressed the Authority’s commitment in implementing its Green Port Policy through support for cleaner vessel technologies, emission reduction measures in marine operations and investment in sustainable infrastructure.
He added that the arrival of LNG-powered vessels reflects the growing confidence in the Port of Mombasa as a partner in the global transition, as to be completely responsible for the shipping considering the environmental purpose.
On his part Capt. Gusyev noted that LNG propulsion is both cheaper and cleaner. He said that refueling infrastructure remains a great challenge in some regions.
MV Global Fuji, which has an overall length of 200 meters, that runs primarily on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), by using about 5 percent diesel for start-up, in line with global efforts to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport.
LNG propulsion significantly reduces sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides and carbon emissions compared to conventional marine fuels, by positioning it as a key transitional option as the industry moves toward net-zero.
Notably, shipping is accelerating it’s shift toward cleaner fuels and lower emissions at global level. Pure car carriers are among vessel segments that are leading the transition to cleaner fuels, as operators respond to tightening emissions and targets are set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).