Russia’s first LNG bunkering vessel launched December 24, 2020, by Adnan Bajic Russia’s Gazprom Neft said that the country’s first cargo and passenger ship-to-ship LNG-bunkering vessel has been set afloat. Courtesy of Gazprom Neft In its statement, Gazprom Neft added that the shipyard completed the main stage in the vessel’s construction, including assembling the hull and installing LNG fuel tanks and other auxiliary systems, in record time. The vessel has been moved to dock for final installation of navigation systems and controls, and installation of key equipment rooms. Sea trials are planned for spring 2021. Related Article To remind, the vessel is being built by Singapore’s Keppel Shipyard.