LNG is widely considered to be a “transitional fuel” or bridge until a renewable solution comes along, but that hasn’t stopped certain sectors of the industry from pursuing it, sometimes aggressively, as a fuel. For a while we’ve had US Flagged LNG fueled OSVs and container ships. Matson’s 3 new JA boxships will be LNG capable.
Data of LNG vessels in the US from the USCG:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/lgcncoe/fuel/State-of-the-Industry/
On top of the LNG powered cruise ships in service, about a third of all new cruise ships will be LNG powered - many of which will be based in the US:
Some of these vessels are fueled at the dock by a terminal or trucks, but clearly there is some desire for US flag LNG bunkering (Florida). However I’m not aware of any new vessels being built so probably not useful to pursue a LG PIC. At this point the company will more than likely give you training if needed.
Also anyone know what happened with this:?
Shell currently manages 20 something LNG carriers