Smit Lamnalco Berths First LNG Carrier at Papua New Guinea

Smit Lamnalco has performed the first berthing at the ExxonMobil Limited-operated PNG LNG Project Marine Terminal near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

The company was awarded the 10-year terminal services contract with additional extension options in June 2012 . Following an extensive period of preparation and planning, Smit Lamnalco was prepared to berth the first LNG carrier, the Spirit of Hela, when it arrived.

Smit Lamnalco Chief Executive Officer Daan Koornneef said: “This reflects the efficiency of our team during the start-up period and shows our strength to provide marine services worldwide. Our key priority is operational excellence, providing customers with the services we have promised to deliver to their full satisfaction in a safe and cost-effective way.”

The company is focused on employing Papua New Guineans as part of the company’s crew. The crew will be trained by Smit Lamnalco at the maritime college in Papua New Guinea.

“It is our philosophy to have a full national crew within four to five years,” said Smit Lamnalco COO Jan Scheck.

Smit Lamnalco provides towage and marine support services for LNG carriers at the LNG Plant Marine Terminal with four new 70 tonnes bollard pull 32m ASD tugs: SL Jamba, SL Korowi, SL Logohu and SL Siage.

The PNG LNG Project is an integrated development that includes gas production and processing facilities, onshore and offshore pipelines and liquefaction facilities.

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May 28, 2014