In early 2013, Fendercare Marine provided specialist liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship-to-ship (STS) support services in the Eastern Mediterranean. These operations were the first for two of the world's gas majors.

 

Services provided: 

• STS services including full coordination, jumbo fenders, support craft, two LNG STS mooring masters and STS rigger 
• Project specific fender mooring equipment with configuration in line with the ship’s mooring arrangements 
• A pool of LNG STS mooring masters to assist with simulator training of the ship’s crew and tug operators 
• Supply and management of dedicated tugs to assist with berthing and provide guard duties 

Benefits delivered: 

• Secured local permissions to conduct operations 1.5 miles from shore for maximum weather operability 
• Position included a zone excluding other vessels to enter during operations which was vetted and approved by clients 
• Facilitated a simulator course in the UK, so that the mooring plan could accommodate the results from each berthing scenario 
• Instrumental in investigating suitable project tugs during lack of port tug availability 
• Negotiated special customs and clearance fees to allow the outside tugs port entry.

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