Victoria Shipyards ( VSL ) , one of the largest Seaspan Shipyards , has completed phase 1 of the " first major LNG conversion in North America on a full - sized vessel " , according to General Manager Joe O'Rourke . The four - phase project will convert two of TOTE Maritime Alaska 's Orca cargo ships into duel - fuel systems , allowing the vessels to carry LNG fuel . VSL has scheduled the work to occur during the planning periods to minimise the impact on the shipping company , with full conversion to be completed in five years .
Victoria Shipyards (VSL), one of the three Seaspan Shipyards, has completed phase one of the "first major LNG conversion in North America on a full-sized vessel", according to General Manager Joe O'Rourke. The four-phase project will convert two of TOTE Maritime Alaska's Orca class ships into duel-fuel systems, allowing the vessels to use LNG fuel. VSL has scheduled the work to occur during the winter periods to minimise the impact on the shipping company, with full conversion to be completed in four years.