What Crew Members Say About Armada-Lng-Mediterrana

The LNG tanker MV Armada Mediterrana is on its way to Maltese waters, set to make a significant contribution to the energy supply for the new power station in Delimara. Expected to arrive this evening from Singapore, the vessel will initially anchor offshore. While it is on schedule to enter Marsaxlokk Bay tomorrow morning, the tanker will not be able to dock immediately as preparations on its anchorage system are still underway, alongside necessary tests it must pass. Electrogas Malta, the operator of the power plant, announced that upon its arrival, the Armada LNG Mediterrana will temporarily berth at Hurd’s Bank and is anticipated to perform bunkering operations overnight. For further details, visit http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20161008/local/gas-storage-tanker-arrives-in-malta-tomorrow.627348.

The Armada LNG Mediterrana, a crucial floating storage unit destined for Marsaxlokk, Malta, has officially departed from Singapore's harbor, according to reports from the Malta Independent. Currently cruising at a speed of 9 knots, the LNG tanker is on its way to Galle, Sri Lanka, where it is anticipated to dock on September 18. While the exact arrival date in Malta remains undisclosed, preparations are already in motion. Last month, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Minister Konrad Mizzi made the trip to Singapore to oversee the vessel's dispatch, although its departure faced delays for unspecified reasons. This tanker plays a vital role in supporting Malta's new gas-fired power station, as it will provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the onshore regassificator. The regassificator will then supply gas to the power station being developed by Electrogas, as well as to the BWSC plant, which is undergoing conversion by its Chinese owners for gas operation. The Armada LNG Mediterrana's journey spans approximately 5,900 km over the Arabian Sea, followed by navigation through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, before entering the Mediterranean and heading to its final destination in Malta.

Over two years ago, the Planning Authority was promised comprehensive studies concerning the LNG floating storage unit set to be located in Marsaxlokk Bay, but these reports have yet to surface, as informed by the Times of Malta. Insiders from the private consortium responsible for constructing the new gas-powered plant have revealed that no maritime risk assessment has been released, despite the looming permanent anchorage of a significant vessel in the region. In an upcoming trip to Singapore, the Prime Minister is expected to visit the Armada LNG Mediterrana, which is currently undergoing final modifications before serving as the permanent storage unit for the power station. During a 2014 meeting of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority, where the gas-fired power project in Delimara was granted a development permit, Enemalta's environmental impact assessment consultant, Paul Gauci, acknowledged that while initial maritime traffic evaluations were conducted using existing data, a thorough maritime impact assessment remains outstanding. Furthermore, project insiders have expressed concerns over the apparent absence of such studies, which are crucial in addressing the potential navigational challenges that other vessels may face near the stationary LNG facility.