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The world’s first LNG-fuelled research vessel ATAIR receives LNG in Gasum’s first truck-to-ship bunkering operation in Germany

On July 27th, the Nordic energy company Gasum has conducted the first truck-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation in Germany. Gasum delivered LNG to the world’s first LNG-fueled research vessel ATAIR. ATAIR is currently under …

Jul 30, 2020 / Curious

SCHOTTEL propulsion units for Germany’s most state-of-the-art research vessel Altair

The "Atair" survey, wreck-search and research vessel – currently under construction at Fassmer in Berne, Germany – is equipped with SCHOTTEL propulsion systems. Ordered by the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the vessel meets …

Mar 12, 2020 / Vessels

LNG-operated survey vessel “ATAIR” floated out in German Naval Yards in Kiel

The worldwide first LNG-operated survey vessel “ATAIR“ has floated in Kiel after a building period of 16 months. The vessel was built on behalf of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). General contractor is FASSMER shipyard. Hull and …

Mar 1, 2019 / Vessels