Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is to supply a range of solutions for a new LNG bunkering vessel built at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China for Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) Energy Shanghai.
The scope includes the cargo handling system, the fuel gas supply system, and a boil-off gas reliquefaction system (compact reliq – CRS). The systems will be fully integrated to ensure optimal efficiency. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2025.
He Bin, Vice GM Shanghai SIPG Energy Service, said: “During the recent three and a half years after we took over Hai Gang Wei Lai, we have finished more than 200 bunkering of 1 million-plus m3 LNG for various ships calling Shanghai port. We are satisfied with the performance of Wärtsilä systems and this is the reason we are working with them again in this new project.”
Barry Yang, GM Sales, China, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, added: “The demand for LNG as a marine fuel continues to increase, and we are a leader in supplying modern and reliable systems that optimise overall cargo handling efficiency for LNG bunkering vessels. SIPG has rich operation experience in LNG bunkering vessels and provides valuable input for the vessel’s optimisation. We are working closely with the owner and shipyard to implement improvements, which will elevate the system to a new level of performance.”
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard during 2026, and the ship is expected to be commissioned in summer 2027.
Image: Hai Gang Wei Lai: Shanghai International Port Group’s LNG bunkering vessel (credit: Shanghai International Port Group)
