Independent clean fuel supplier Titan has signed a long-term time charter agreement with Italian maritime transportation group Fratelli Cosulich for the new 8,200m3 capacity LNG bunker vessel, ‘Alice Cosulich’.
Alice Cosulich will join Titan’s fleet in the fourth quarter of 2023 and will operate in Europe. The vessel complies with Titan’s stringent quality standards has an LNG and liquified biomethane (LBM) bunkering capacity of 8,200m3, as well as smaller parcels of biodiesel going forward. The agreement is said to mark a significant milestone in the growth of Titan’s LNG and LBM bunkering operations, as it offers Titan even more flexibility in clean fuels. The bunker vessel is, for example, very suitable for performing more complex operations like cooldowns and gas-ups for various types of vessels.
Michael Schaap, Commercial Director Marine Titan said: “This long-term agreement allows the companies to collaborate closely as the Alice Cosulich will further enhance our LNG and LBM bunkering capabilities in the fast-growing European market. We like the design consideration of the vessel as we deem it fit and compatible with a lot of our current and future customer vessels. Our comprehensive LNG supply infrastructure allows the shipping industry to start delivering on decarbonisation now. Both LNG and LBM are available today and enable ship operators to reduce emissions straight away. We believe in a multi-fuel future, and – thanks to our team’s specialist expertise – we will supply other clean fuels when they become feasible.”
Timothy Cosulich, CEO Fratelli Cosulich Group added: “I congratulate Titan on effectively adding our Alice Cosulich to their growing fleet of LNG bunker vessels. As Titan continues to lead the way and establish new benchmarks in the maritime fuel industry, we are proud to be a part of their journey and enthusiastic about this cooperation. At Fratelli Cosulich Group, we adopt a long-term outlook and invest in resources that assist the maritime sector in achieving its objectives for lowering emissions. Our collaboration with Titan exemplifies our strong belief in forming partnerships to deliver innovative solutions that will effectively reduce our carbon footprint globally in a sustainable manner. We look forward to the arrival of Alice’s twin in the first quarter of 2024.”
Titan recognises the LNG pathway to zero emissions via LNG, LBM and hydrogen-derived e-methane (e-LNG) as a practical, safe and available route which offers environmental benefits over oil-based fuels. The company recognises that decarbonisation will require a range of solutions. When other alternative fuels are ready to scale, it is poised to add them to its supply portfolio and to collaborate with shipowners and operators to create clean fuel delivery programs that are tailored, safe, and cost-effective.
