CEO keen to see Russia improve port infrastructure for LNG bunkering
The president and CEO of PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group), Sergey Frank, says he is hopeful that Russia will be able to improve its port infrastructure for the supply of LNG bunkers and is keen to see the country’s authorities offer incentivesto shipping companies that adopt the use of eco-friendly solutions.
Speaking during the signing of a set of agreements for the construction of five LNG-fuelled Aframax tankers for the transportation of crude and oil products, Frank said: “We hope that the beginning of serial production of cutting-edge, large-capacity, LNG-fuelled tankers in Russia will facilitate the further development of Russia’s port infrastructure that will allow ships to be bunkered with LNG fuel at Russian ports.
“We are also looking forward to seeing Russian regulators and maritime authorities continue with providing incentives for charterers, ship owners, and fleet operators who are taking real steps towards investing in green technologies.”