The Glovis Selene, a state-of-the-art LNG dual-fuel RORO vessel, docked at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week, marking a key milestone for HIP’s capability to support next-generation maritime vessels. In its maiden call, the vessel unloaded 627 Car Equivalent Units (CEUs) and loaded an additional 934 CEUs, bound for the Persian Gulf. This event, the second docking of an LNG dual-fuel vessel at HIP, underscores the port’s commitment to supporting sustainable maritime operations.
Key Highlights:
- Technical Specifications of Glovis Selene:
- Size: 200 meters in length, 38 meters wide, with a draft of 8.6 meters.
- Capacity: Holds up to 7,000 CEUs across 12 stowage decks.
- Commissioning: Recently joined Hyundai Glovis’s dual-fuel fleet in September 2024.
- Hyundai Glovis’s Role in Sri Lanka: As one of the world’s top three RORO shipping companies, Hyundai Glovis is a significant contributor to RORO volumes at HIP, strengthening Sri Lanka’s role in regional and global maritime logistics.
Glovis Selene preparing for cargo operations – BusinessNews.LK
LNG Dual-Fuel Technology and Environmental Impact
As a dual-fuel LNG vessel, the Glovis Selene represents a shift toward greener shipping. With the capability to alternate between LNG and heavy fuel oil (HFO), the vessel optimizes fuel efficiency while adhering to stringent environmental regulations, including the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sulphur cap, aimed at reducing air pollutants. LNG vessels like the Glovis Selene reduce harmful emissions, including sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter, contributing to global decarbonization.
Additionally, LNG tankers utilize “boil-off gas”—naturally evaporated LNG as an auxiliary power source, efficiently managing fuel resources and minimizing environmental impact.
Following this successful call at HIP, the Glovis Selene will proceed to Port Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE, further reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position as a strategic maritime hub.
Hambantota International Port (HIP) Hambantota International Port Group
Last modified: November 2, 2024
