This study will investigate the use of liquid natural gas(LNG) for fuel on Washington state ferry vessels -- existing vessels, as well as the planned 144-car class vessels. The study will address the fuel consumption benefit of LNG compared with diesel; Coast Guard regulations for storage and transport of LNG; security risks and strategies to reduce risk; the impact of LNG on vessel performance, including vessel speeds; and marine insurance costs, and capital cost associated with utilizing LNG on vessels.
Budget: $100,000
Consultant: Cedar River Group, John Boylston and Marine Service
Schedule: Consultant estimated to begin work in early August; late December completion date.
JTC Staff: Mary Fleckenstein
HTC and STC Staff: Mark Matteson, Debbie Driver and Kelly Simpson
LNG Final Report - January 2012
LNG Final Report Executive Summary - January 2012
Materials from January 4, 2012 JTC Meeting:
Ferry LNG Study Draft Final Report
Materials from December 7, 2011 JTC Meeting:
Evaluating the Use of Liquefied Natural Gas presentation
DRAFT Final Report - LNG Study
Staff Workgroup Meeting - November 21, 2011
Agenda
LNG Study Draft White Paper
Fjord 1 Notes
Norway Tide Sjo Notes
WSF - Issaquah LNG Fuel Conversion
WSF - 144 Ferry LNG Fuel
Materials from October 19, 2011 JTC Meeting:
LNG White Paper - DRAFT
LNG Study presentation
Staff Workgroup Meeting - October 14, 2011
Agenda
Staff Workgroup Meeting - August 18, 2011
Agenda
Technical Approach
LNG as a Fuel for Vessels - Some Design Notes
Zero Emissions Vessels Paper-August 2010
LNG Study Status Report
JTC LNG Study Schedule