Anglo-Eastern sets up LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid for maritime training

March 3, 2025, by Ajsa Habibic

Ship management services provider Anglo-Eastern has established a new LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid to provide hands-on training in safe and efficient fueling of LNG- and ammonia-powered vessels.

The skid was set up at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) in Mumbai, India, and inaugurated on February 20, 2025, to offer real-world experience to industry professionals working with these fuel types, Anglo-Eastern said.

As explained, the skid is equipped with the latest cryogenic fuelling technology and safety systems, providing a controlled environment for training in LNG and ammonia transfer operations, emergency response procedures, and regulatory compliance, and replicating real-world bunkering operations.

Aalok Sharma, Group Director of Training at Anglo-Eastern, said: “We are thrilled to introduce this LNG/Ammonia bunkering station skid as part of our commitment to shaping the future of maritime fuel safety and efficiency. As the industry transitions toward sustainable fuels, the need for well-trained professionals has never been greater. This new facility will equip maritime personnel with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to meet the challenges of LNG and ammonia bunkering.”

Additionally, the company has added the Anglo-Eastern MAN PrimeServ training facility at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre (AEMTC Mumbai), built for Mk 2 ME-GI engines. The new facility is capable of demonstrating important aspects of engine operations and correct procedures for carrying out maintenance and safe operation of ME-GI engines onboard.

The new facility is also said to further strengthen Anglo-Eastern’s partnership with MAN Energy Solutions through the MAN PrimeServ Academy, which originated from an initial co-operation agreement to start MAN B&W Engine courses in Mumbai in 2003.

In other related news, Anglo Eastern celebrated a milestone of bunkering 100,000 cubic meters (cbm) of LNG across its fleet of LNG dual-fuel vessels last summer.