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. O'Rourke said that while the first stage was complete last week, work is still underway at the second stage.
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.