Q-LNG selects ABS for new ATB class

Quality Liquefied Natural Gas Transport LLC (Q-LNG) has selected the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) of Houston to class a new articulated tug barge (ATB) that will be used to carry out liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering activities in North America and the Caribbean. Q-LNG is a spinoff of Harvey Gulf International Marine of New Orleans. The new company was established in early November 2017. Construction on the ATB is expected to begin at VT Halter Marine’s shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., in early 2018. The barge will be handled by Harvey Gulf International Marine upon completion, and will be chartered by Shell Trading Co. to supply necessary LNG fuel to cruise vessels across the Gulf Coast. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2018. Q-LNG has a long-term contract with Shell to deliver LNG to various ports in Florida and the Caribbean. (Source: Ship Technology 12/21/17) ABS provides guidance in LNG floating structures and systems via its Global Gas Solutions team. It also provides gas fuel systems and equipment, gas carriers, and regulatory and statutory requirements.