LNG bunker supplier Titan Clean Fuels and shipowner Sogestran Group have signed a long-term agreement to build, charter and operate a new 6,000 m3 LNG bunker vessel for deployment in the Western Mediterranean, according to Ship & Bunker.
The partnership was announced by Titan on Tuesday, with the companies confirming plans to jointly design and bring into service a vessel capable of supplying both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) to LNG-fuelled ships.
Regional Coverage and Services
According to Ship & Bunker, Titan intends to use the new vessel to serve LNG-fuelled ships at several key Western Mediterranean ports, including Fos-Marseille, Barcelona and Genoa. In addition to fuel supply, the vessel will offer gas-up and cool-down services for vessels transitioning to or from LNG propulsion.
Ship & Bunker reports that the vessel has been jointly designed by Titan and Sogestran specifically to suit the operating conditions found at Western Mediterranean ports and terminals. A notable feature highlighted in the announcement is the vessel’s low-air-draft design, which will allow it to bunker cruise ships without requiring a pontoon.
Construction and Corporate Background
The LNG/LBM-fuelled bunker vessel will be built by CIMC SOE in China, as reported by Ship & Bunker. Once operational, it will expand the LNG bunker vessel fleet operated by Molgas Group, which completed a full acquisition of Titan Clean Fuels last year, according to the report.
Does This Matter to You?
This development is relevant to those tracking the expansion of LNG bunkering infrastructure in the Mediterranean, particularly around major ports such as Fos-Marseille, Barcelona and Genoa. The addition of a dedicated LNG/LBM bunker vessel with a low-air-draft design capable of servicing cruise ships without a pontoon could affect how fuel supply logistics are planned at these locations.
For those monitoring the availability of alternative marine fuels, the inclusion of liquefied biomethane alongside conventional LNG in the vessel’s supply capability may be of interest, as it reflects ongoing diversification in bunker fuel offerings in the region. The source material does not provide further detail on vessel delivery timelines, pricing, or capacity commitments, so the full operational and commercial impact remains unclear at this stage.
Gulf Bunkering does not provide operational or security guidance. This article is for informational purposes only. Operators should consult flag state authorities, P&I clubs, and relevant advisories for decisions relating to transit planning.
Sources: Ship & Bunker
