The2,200-cbm unmanned barge is designed for use ship-to-ship LNG transfers or LNG bulk transport in US waterways or coastalwaters. It would be fitted with parent company GTT’s Mark III Flex system.

The 64.2metre long barge will be capable of loading the equivalent of 570,000 gallonswith 4.5 hours and be towed at a maximum speed of eight knots, the companysaid.

The unitis targeted at the North American market where interest in LNG fuelling isburgeoning.

GTTNAsaid: